p>U.S. Department of State
Office of the Spokesman
Press Statement
Press Statement by M. Lee McClenny, Acting Spokesman
December 28, 1998
New Zealand Acquisition of F-16's
UN Sanctions Commitments
The United States welcomes the recent decision by the Government of New Zealand to acquire 28 U.S.-built F-16 aircraft. This decision will do much to help us resolve the status of these aircraft, once destined for Pakistan, while enabling New Zealand to significantly upgrade the capability of its air force.