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There's Progress in Iraq -Kofi
WP ^ | 6/21/05 | Kofi Annan

Posted on 06/21/2005 8:39:24 AM PDT by Tumbleweed_Connection

Today I am traveling to Brussels to join representatives of more than 80 governments and institutions in sending a loud and clear message of support for the political transition in Iraq.

A year ago, in Resolution 1546, the U.N. Security Council set out the timetable that Iraq, with the assistance of the United Nations and the international community, was expected to fulfill. The Brussels conference is a chance to reassure the Iraqi people that the international community stands with them in their brave efforts to rebuild their country, and that we recognize how much progress has been made in the face of daunting challenges.

Elections were held in January, on schedule. Three months later the Transitional National Assembly endorsed the transitional government. The dominant parties have begun inclusive negotiations, in which outreach to Sunni Arabs is a major theme. A large number of Sunni groups and parties are now working to make sure that their voices are fully heard in the process of drafting a new constitution, and that they participate fully in the referendum to approve it and the elections slated for December.

Indeed, just last week an agreement was achieved to expand the committee drafting the constitution to ensure full participation by the Sunni Arab community. This agreement, which the United Nations helped to facilitate, should encourage all Iraqis to press ahead with the drafting of the constitution by the Aug. 15 deadline.

As the process moves forward, there will no doubt be frustrating delays and difficult setbacks. But let us not lose sight of the fact that all over Iraq today, Iraqis are debating nearly every aspect of their political future...

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


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This wangas DOES NOT mention the United States.
1 posted on 06/21/2005 8:39:26 AM PDT by Tumbleweed_Connection
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You know, it's funny how the UN wants our money and our support, but do nothing to help the cause in Iraq. It wouldn't cost them a stinkin' dime to say to the press how America has helped bring peace to the oppressed Iraqi's and hope for all the Muslim world for a better future. This would go a long way with many, but it will never happen.

Just another reason why we shouldn't give them one thin dime and keep their feet to the fire on Oil for Food.
2 posted on 06/21/2005 8:47:08 AM PDT by texas_mrs
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This wangas DOES NOT mention the United States.
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Of course...this maggot is AGAIN trying to falsely create credibility for the irrelevant and corrupt U.N. Who does this theif think he is kidding ?? Why isn't he in prison for fraud and theft?? Diplomatic U.N. immunity? Now there is a crime if there ever was one!!!


3 posted on 06/21/2005 8:53:29 AM PDT by EagleUSA
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And in an attempt to achieve UN goals Koffi himself will got to Iraq, and personally loot banks, and rape women children and goats. Then massacre 40,000 with machetes.

///for the sarcasm impaired

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---- Abraham Lincoln

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4 posted on 06/21/2005 9:27:13 AM PDT by rawcatslyentist (Bite my shiny metal @$$)
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Kofi Annan, what a wanker.

When the going was tough in Iraq he cut and ran like the coward he is.

Now that there is progress in Iraq he wants to sneak back in. Probably sees a way to skim some more money for him and his friends.
5 posted on 06/21/2005 9:41:03 AM PDT by Americanexpat (A strong democracy through citizen oversight.)
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