SECRETARY POWELL: Good afternoon, everyone. We are in a great hurry because of Lord Robertson's need to catch a plane, but it was good to see him again after last week's meetings in Europe. We just compared notes on Macedonia, the follow-on from the President's visit, and we continue to have a close working relationship and I look forward to the next opportunity we have to chat.
With that, I will see if Lord Robertson wants to say a word or just take a question or two.
LORD ROBERTSON: It seems that that is my position, as well.
(Laughter.)
SECRETARY POWELL: We only have time for two very quick questions.
Q: Did you reach a decision on participating in a Macedonia force?
SECRETARY POWELL: We, of course, talked about Macedonia. We are hopeful the political process will start to pick up some speed and momentum and move forward. As you know, we were part of the consensus that said it was appropriate for NATO military authorities to come up with a con plan, or an operations plan, a concept plan, for putting troops in if a political arrangement came into being that would allow weapons to be turned in and picked up.
But we have not got to the point of actual US participation in such an effort. We haven't made a contribution yet, and there are many ways in which we can make a contribution. But it has not gone any further than that in terms of our deliberations.
Q: Sir, given the indictments today in the Khobar Towers case, can you say whether you or anyone here was briefed by the FBI or Justice on perhaps Iranian nationals being involved in Khobar Towers?
SECRETARY POWELL: I was briefed on the case -- totally familiar with the nature of the indictment and what was going to happen. But I wish to go no further with respect to the details of that and refer you to the Justice Department.
Thank you.
LORD ROBERTSON: Thank you.