Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Like my Turkish colleague and, I presume, everyone else around the table, I listened closely to the presentation that was made by our Georgian colleague, as well as by the Russian Ambassador. This is indeed a tense time.

We have been in touch with both the Georgian and Russian governments about the issues that have been raised today, most recently and directly, I suppose, through President Bush’s conversations with President Shevardnadze in Washington. The United States recalls its statements about support for Georgia’s independence and territorial integrity. We urge all sides to exercise restraint at what is a very sensitive time.

Thank you.