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Annan begs EU to make UN relevant to Iraq
EFLThe United Nations secretary general, Kofi Annan, implored European Union leaders here today to forge a shared position on the rebuilding of Iraq, saying that they had to move past disagreements over the legitimacy and need for the American-led war there. Quickly or we'll all become irrelevant!
but failed as usual They issued a joint statement OOoohh today calling for a "central role" for the United Nations in the future of Iraq, a position that could put them at odds with the United States. Since they have no troops on the ground, are withholding Oil for Food funds release, and generally have no credibility, uh, your point is? But the statement was brief, vague and left much to be resolved A typical EU/UN resolution showing Gaullic resolve , signaling that the difficult work of bridging international rifts was far from done.
We'll get around to that too, once Syria removes their troops from Lebanon, reforms and quits funding Yasser's terrorists Mr. Annan delivered his speech this morning to leaders of the 15 countries currently in the European Union, the 10 countries that signed accession treaties on Wednesday, neighboring countries and prospective union members. In his remarks, he urged leaders to repair the schism opened by the war in Iraq. Since I have no credibility with the cowboy - you must do it "It is vital that we heal that division now," Mr. Annan said. "The world cannot afford a long period of recrimination." He said the Security Council would have to mandate any role for the United Nations in Iraq that went beyond relief aid, to include political participation in the reconstruction of the country. Not a chance Diplo-boy But the Bush administration, frustrated and embittered by the Security Council's unwillingness to authorize war in Iraq, has indicated reluctance to reach out to the group again. Posted by: Frank G 2003-04-17 |
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