Burns to continue work on N-deal, Bush 'pleased'

Posted: 2008-01-19 12:58:30+05:30 IST
Updated: Jan 19, 2008 at 1314 hrs IST

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Washington, January 19:: particularly because we would like to push the US civil nuclear agreement to conclusion, if possible, and Nick has agreed to continue that work," she said.

"Obviously, when someone of Nick's caliber and quality decides to step down, you think mostly of what is going to be lost for the government, for someone who is such a committed person in carrying out the president's policies," Rice added.

Personal reasons were cited for the exit of Burns, who is expected to take up a job in the private sector. He was widely viewed as an experienced and skillful diplomat and also dubbed by some as the most gifted foreign officer of his generation. ...

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