And if Iraq complies unequivocally with United Nations resolutions, he said, then the economic sanctions against it should be lifted.
"He must comply with United Nations resolutions," Mr. Bush said.
Allied planes are preparing to strike in Iraq after Baghdad's refusal to comply with United Nations resolutions following the Gulf War.
In the medium term, Ms. Albright said, the goal is to get Iraq to comply with United Nations resolutions, including a functioning regime of weapons inspection.
President Bush met for two hours today with his national security advisers to discuss "the full range of options" to force Iraq to comply with United Nations resolutions.
It called for a diplomatic solution, but also sought to blame Mr. Hussein for his refusal to comply with United Nations resolutions.
On Friday Russia issued a new warning to Iraq, saying that it would face consequences if it did not comply with United Nations resolutions.
The Queen's Speech also mentions the importance of making sure that Iraq complies with United Nations resolutions.
He said Iraq is only attempting to escape international obligations, especially requirements to comply with United Nations Security Council resolutions.
No Israeli pullout would comply with United Nations resolutions unless Lebanese prisoners in Israel were freed, the officials said.
