Mr. McCormack spoke about the detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba. He also discussed the Quartet condemnation of the October 26th terrorist attack on the Hadera market. Following brief remarks, Mr. McCormack responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Among the topics he discussed were six party talks, United Nations ministerial-level meetings, and the current situation in Iran. He also spoke about Secretary Condoleeza Rice’s meeting with Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang and the Leader of the Turkish Cypriot Community, Mehmet Ali Talat.