U.S., Britain Rework U.N. Resolution in Face of Anti-War Sentiment

Fox News ^ | Sunday, February 16, 2003

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UNITED NATIONS

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[CruisinAround]

Let's see clearly a minute ...

The U.S. needs to reevaluate it's position in order to conform to world opinion.

Dear George: I did not vote for Clinton!

[MeekOneGOP]

All sides acknowledge they want to avoid forcing France, Russia or China to veto the resolution. So the draft will have to be considerably reworked or be designed to be withdrawn — a diplomatic strategy that would demonstrate Britain and the United States want U.N. support but not at any cost.

A similar situation occurred in the run-up to NATO's bombing of Kosovo in 1999 when a resolution authorizing force was withdrawn in the face of a threatened Russian veto.

At the end of the 78-day bombing campaign, the United Nations then came together to pass a resolution authorizing a U.N. administration of Kosovo and a framework for its reconstruction. Several council diplomats, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said a similar play on Iraq may be the best way around the current split in the council.

Suits me. Let's roll !

Tony Blair: The price of my conviction

But there are also consequences of 'stop the war'. There will be no march for the victims of Saddam, no protests about the thousands of children that die needlessly every year under his rule, no righteous anger over the torture chambers which if he is left in power, will remain in being.

I rejoice that we live in a country where peaceful protest is a natural part of our democratic process. But I ask the marchers to understand this.

I do not seek unpopularity as a badge of honour. But sometimes it is the price of leadership and the cost of conviction.

If there are 500,000 on the [Stop the War] march, that is still less than the number of people whose deaths Saddam has been responsible for. If there are one million, that is still less than the number of people who died in the wars he started.

So if the result of peace is Saddam staying in power, not disarmed, then I tell you there are consequences paid in blood for that decision too. But these victims will never be seen, never feature on our TV screens or inspire millions to take to the streets. But they will exist none the less.

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of England walk out to address the media in Cross Hall at the White House Nov. 7. "We've got no better friend in the world than Great Britain," said the President during his remarks. White House photo by Paul Morse.

[TLBSHOW]

MICHAEL SAVAGE SAID FRIDAY THAT BUSH WILL NOT GO TO WAR...

[MeekOneGOP]

International Community Still Split on Iraq Report - UK, Spain lends US support in UN 2-14-2003

[MeekOneGOP]

[TLBSHOW]

Dump the UN we have to go it alone the UN is dead as far as I am concerned!

[tet68]

I'd love to see the US and Britan RAMP UP the resolution.
Put the cards on the table and push your chair back.
Read'em and weep.

THis is just more liberal spin, America conforms to world(socialist) opinion my B*tt!

[TLBSHOW]

Is the President planning to speak about this this week that you know of?

[demlosers]

Sure Bush is not going to war.

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Only after a few stipulations are met.

And we all know what they are.

[MeekOneGOP]

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To Kofi Annan with love,

Bart

[TLBSHOW]

I LIKE THAT

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[MeekOneGOP]

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Looks like Bush "blinked." Will this toning down in the face of "The Mob" in the streets act to encourage even more mob? Interesting times.

[Amelia]

While they may be prepared to act without it, U.N. backing would offer international legitimacy and a guarantee that reconstruction costs would be shared.

International legitimacy from an organization that just made Libya head of its human rights commission? SHEESH!

As for reconstruction costs, pay for them with Iraqi oil. It's not as if Iraq has no natural resources.

The other 16 NATO allies say the delay undermines the alliances credibility while sending a signal of weakness to Saddam Hussein's regime.

Exactly. Saddam thinks we're delaying and want help because we're scared of him.

[Allan]

I am now officialy embracing all seven of the satanic verses.

I still am at Level One. The view from the top must be sublime!

[The Great Satan]

I am now officialy embracing all seven of the satanic verses.

Hallelujah!

[bonfire]

"I am now officialy embracing all seven of the satanic verses."

Good line :) I was thinking about having t-shirts made. Any suggestions? lol