Posted on 06/08/2004 9:42:21 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
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| U.N. Set for Unanimous Vote on Iraq Resolution Tue Jun 8, 2004 12:04 PM ET
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council headed for a unanimous vote in favor of a U.S.- and British-backed resolution on Iraq's future on Tuesday after last-minute changes on military policy met demands by France and Germany. "It will be a unanimous vote," said France's U.N. ambassador Jean-Marc de la Sabliere. His German colleague Gunter Pleuger also said he expected all 15 council members to vote in favor at a late afternoon meeting. The Bush administration was particularly anxious for a vote early this week on the official transfer of sovereignty to Iraq on June 30 so that disputes over the resolution did not overshadow a summit by the Group of Eight industrial nations in Sea Island, Georgia. The resolution is expected to help patch up deep divisions on Iraq, prompted by the U.S.-led invasion, opposed by major European nations and most other countries around the world. Many diplomats praised the United States for taking in their views and not forcing a confrontation. The most contentious issue was how much control Baghdad's new leaders would have over major U.S.-run military operations after the June 30 transfer of power. The resolution would give international legitimacy to a new Iraqi interim government and authorize a U.S.-led multinational force, now at 160,000 troops. Last week the United States and Britain agreed that the Iraqi interim government had the right to order U.S. troops to leave Iraq and made clear the mandate of the multinational force would expire in January 2006, when a permanent Iraqi government is expected to take office. France, backed by Germany, Algeria and others, then proposed the resolution spell out that the new Iraqi leaders could exercise a virtual veto over U.S.-led "sensitive offensive operations." SECURITY COORDINATION The United States rejected this but agreed late on Monday to write a paragraph on security coordination and "partnership," the same relationship between Iraq and the U.S. command contained in letters between Iraq and the United States. The letters are part of the resolution's annex but France, Germany, Algeria and others wanted a summary in the main text. The letters from Secretary of State Powell and Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi pledged that the American commander and Iraqi leaders would consult and coordinate "fundamental security and policy issues including policy on sensitive offensive operations" through a new security committee. But the letters do not spell out what happens in case of a disagreement, prompting France to advocate that Iraq had the right to block a major U.S. campaign. French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said his country was not totally satisfied with the compromise. But he told France Inter radio that France would vote in favor to "help find a positive way out of this tragedy." Algerian Ambassador Abdallah Baali, the only Arab nation delegate on the council, said the resolution would not solve all problems in Iraq but "I think we got the best we could get under the circumstances." "It will be up to the Iraqi people to do what they have to do to make sure that stability, security, and prosperity are brought back to Iraq," Baali told reporters. On the economy, the resolution continues puts the new Iraqi leaders in charge of oil and gas revenues, now controlled by the occupiers. But an international advisory board, including an Iraqi representative would stay on to audit accounts, although it has no power to stop expenditures. The resolution also extends a legal shield protecting Iraqi oil and gas sales from lawsuits. But it requires Iraqi authorities to keep depositing the proceeds into development fund. |
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Democrats put on Suicide watch......
So the UN is more supportive of our Iraq policy than the DNC?
Big of'em, ain't it?
I like the picture of the kids facing down the American rifles... nice touch.
Where was Reuters when these kids had to face down the Fedayeen?
I have three words: Oil For Food :)
In 30 years, or less, Iraq will be sending peace-keepers to FRance...to help quell the Muslim-caused riots ...
Between this and Reagan the libs don't know which way to turn!
The spin begins.
CNN just reported on this and Senior UN Correspondent Richard Roth characterized this a vote “ending the occupation”. He then immediately followed by questioning, however, whether the Iraqi people will accept it while living “under economic and security duress”.
I wonder how much play this will get on the network news? It will probably be downplayed in favor of Ashcroft's refusal to release memos related to interrogation methods. The networks have a death-grip on Abu Ghraib, and aren't about to let go.
What a goddamned weird photo to attach to this story. That photo looks posed; I'd bet the ranch it was a deliberate setup to make the US look bad.
"Democrats put on Suicide watch......"
LMAO!!!!!!!!!
Since I posted this Foxnews has shown a Swat team near me at Long Beach Airport, had an interview with James Watts, which was cut short, to show an overturned School Bus in San Diego and has run two commercials (at least ).
Whew....
Just look at that picture. I am surprised that they did not make each one of those kids hold a puppy.
That is whjat i think though look to see where the US backs the ITER project - if it goes to France then they got a giveme out of Bush.
It matters not, they and their elite media will simply move the bar.
Contrarians rule in 2004.
As do the Oprah-opiate voters, they want it all to go away, and believe the Kerry/UN/Soros ticket will do just that.
So says the "elite keepers of information, and inventors of perceptions" in the MSM.
I'll believe it when I see it ..
The UN has a history
I was noticing how they framed the kids between the barrels. You're right--puppies would have been a nice touch.
But there was no plan! (The Dems continue to howl, as the plan moves forward, leaving them in the dust.)
I bet those are reporter's holding those rifles, not troops.
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