Remarks upon departure from UNHQ, - on Iraq (unofficial transcript)

SG: I think we have started well. We have had a long discussion, and the Iraqis shared with us their concerns. We covered quite a lot of territory, and the talks continue tomorrow. The spirit has been good, and I think that, from the indications they have given, we also are anxious to find a way of breaking the impasse. We are at the beginning yet; as I told you this morning, it's going to be a tough discussion. I can't promise miracles in the next two days, but we are moving along.

Q: Mr. Secretary-General, do you have any reactions to the documents introduced this morning?

SG: I said we are still talking, and I would much rather not get into the details and the documents. Besides that, once we have discussed it, I would also have to brief the [Security] Council, a day or so after that, and we will have lots of time to talk. Thank you very much. *****