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1. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

   1994-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3461 (1994) · source

2. “Members of the Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 19 November 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/1994/1319. The first speaker is the representative of Croatia, on whom I now call.”

   1994-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3461 (1994) · source

3. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1994/1312, which contains the text of a letter dated 18 November 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter dated 18 November 1994 from the President of the Republic of Croatia addressed to the President of the Security Council, and that of a letter dated 18 November 1994 from the President of the Republic of Croatia addressed to the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.”

   1994-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3461 (1994) · source

4. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/1994/1316, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, the Russian Federation, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. Germany has joined as a sponsor of the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/1316.”

   1994-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3461 (1994) · source

5. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Germany, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Sacirbey (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and Mr. Nobilo (Croatia) took places at the Council table; Mr. Graf zu Rantzau (Germany) took the place reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

   1994-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3461 (1994) · source

6. “"The Security Council further demands an immediate end to all military activity which endangers the lives of the UNPROFOR personnel deployed in the Bihac area, and that all parties and others concerned, in particular the so-called Krajina Serb forces, restore the freedom of movement of UNPROFOR personnel in and around the Bihac area, including their unimpeded access to supplies. "The Security Council calls on all parties and others concerned to refrain from any hostile action that could cause further escalation in the fighting and also calls on them to achieve urgently a cease- fire in the Bihac area". This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/69. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   1994-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3460 (1994) · source

7. “"The Security Council also condemns the shelling by the so-called Krajina Serb forces from the United Nations Protected Areas as a flagrant violation of the territorial integrity of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and relevant Security Council resolutions. It demands that all parties and others concerned, in particular the so-called Krajina Serb forces, cease immediately all hostile actions across the international border between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

   1994-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3460 (1994) · source

8. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack on the safe area of Bihac by aircraft belonging to the so-called Krajina Serb forces, which involved the dropping of napalm and cluster bombs in southwest Bihac, in clear violation of Bihac's status as a safe area. This violation is all the more grave because of the threat it poses to United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) troops deployed in the safe area of Bihac.”

   1994-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3460 (1994) · source

9. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/1994/1289, S/1994/1292, S/1994/1294 and S/1994/1300, letters dated 14, 14, 15 and 16 November 1994 respectively from the Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/1994/1295, letter dated 15 November 1994 from the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary- General.”

   1994-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3460 (1994) · source

10. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Sacirbey (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and Mr. Nobilo (Croatia) took places at the Council table.”

    1994-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3460 (1994) · source

11. “In the above-mentioned letter, the President of the Security Council informed the Government of Iraq that the members of the Security Council will follow closely Iraq's implementation of its decision; they will also continue to keep under review Iraq's actions to complete its compliance with all the relevant Security Council resolutions." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/68. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.30 p.m.”

    1994-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3459 (1994) · source

12. “The Council notes that Iraq has taken this action in compliance with Security Council resolution 833 (1993) and has unequivocally committed itself by full and formal constitutional procedures to respect Kuwait's sovereignty, territorial integrity and borders, as required by Security Council resolutions 687 (1991), 833 (1993) and 949 (1994). "The Security Council considers this decision by Iraq to be a significant step in the direction towards implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    1994-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3459 (1994) · source

13. “Saddam Hussein, and the Declaration of the Iraqi National Assembly, also of 10 November 1994, which confirm Iraq's irrevocable and unqualified recognition of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and __ political independence of the State of Kuwait, and of the international boundary between the Republic of Iraq and the State of Kuwait as demarcated by the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Boundary Demarcation Commission, and confirm Iraq's respect for the inviolability of that boundary, in accordance with Security Council resolution 833 (1993). "The Security Council welcomes _ this development and the President of the Security Council has written to the Permanent Representative of Iraq accordingly, in a letter dated 16 November 1994 (S/1994/1297).”

    1994-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3459 (1994) · source

14. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has received the letter addressed to the President of the Security Council by the Foreign Minister of Iraq dated 12 November 1994 (S/1994/1288), enclosing copies of Revolution Command Council Decision No. 200 of 10 November 1994, signed by its President, Mr.”

    1994-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3459 (1994) · source

15. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/1994/1288, letter dated 13 November 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the text of a letter dated 12 November 1994 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq addressed to the Secretary-General; and $/1994/1291, letter dated 13 November 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    1994-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3459 (1994) · source

16. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 957 (1994). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4 p.m.”

    1994-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3458 (1994) · source

17. “In favour: Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

    1994-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3458 (1994) · source

18. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/1994/1002, further report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Mozambique; and S/1994/1009, report of the Security Council Mission established pursuant to the statement made by the President of the Security Council at the 3406th meeting, held on 19 July 1994 (S/PRST/1994/35). It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on the draft resolution before it in document S/1994/1293. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    1994-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3458 (1994) · source

19. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/1994/1282, which contains the text of a letter dated 9 November 1994 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/1293, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

    1994-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3458 (1994) · source

20. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Mozambique, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and tule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Afonso (Mozambique) took a place at the Council table.”

    1994-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3458 (1994) · source

21. “In doing so it strongly believes that there must be no further undue delay in the holding of a free, fair and impartial referendum for self- determination of the people of Western Sahara in accordance with the Settlement Plan." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/67. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.25 a.m.”

    1994-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3457 (1994) · source

22. “It looks forward to receiving his report following this visit and following the report of the technical team, charged with reassessing the logistic and other requirements for possible deployment of MINURSO at full strength. In the light of that report, including information on progress achieved in the work of the Identification Commission as well as other aspects relevant to the fulfilment of the Settlement Plan, the Council hopes to be able to take appropriate decisions on the organization and timing of the referendum.”

    1994-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3457 (1994) · source

23. “While recognizing the difficulties involved, including the handling of a large number of last-minute applications, the Council urges the two parties to exert all possible efforts to facilitate MINURSO's work and urges the earliest possible deployment of the Identification Commission staff already approved by the General Assembly (resolution 48/250 B of 13 July 1994) in order to accelerate this process. "The Security Council welcomes the Secretary- General's decision to visit the region later this month, and hopes that on this occasion he will be able to report significant progress towards implementing the Settlement Plan and holding the now long-overdue referendum.”

    1994-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3457 (1994) · source

24. “"The Security Council calls on the two parties to maintain their cooperation with the Secretary-General and MINURSO in their efforts to implement as soon as possible the Settlement Plan in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Council. "The Security Council is, however, concerned about the slow speed of the identification process, in particular the fact that only a very small proportion of the potential voters have been identified and interviewed to date.”

    1994-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3457 (1994) · source

25. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report by the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara, document S/1994/1257. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council notes the report of the Secretary-General dated 5 November 1994 (S/1994/1257). It shares the Secretary-General's view that the launching of the identification and registration of potential voters on 28 August 1994, in the presence of the observers as agreed, marked a significant step towards the fulfilment of the United Nations mandate on Western Sahara.”

    1994-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3457 (1994) · source

26. “The of these resolutions and in this connection requests the Security Council will remain seized of the matter. Secretary-General to report as soon as possible on any The meeting rose at 1.35 p.m.”

    1994-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3456 (1994) · source

27. “Security Council 3456th meeting Forty-ninth year 13 November 1994 "The Security Council expresses full support further measures to stabilize the situation in and around for the efforts of UNPROFOR and calls on the parties the safe area of Bihac, drawing on UNPROFOR's to respect UNPROFOR's safety and_ security, experience in Bihac and the other safe areas". unimpeded access to supplies, and its freedom of movement. This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1994/66. "The Security Council emphasizes the significance of its resolutions on safe areas and The Security Council has thus concluded the present demands that all concerned facilitate implementation stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1994-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3456 (1994) · source

28. “It strongly urges all parties and others concerned to refrain from all hostile actions and to exercise the utmost restraint. "The Security Council condemns any violation of the international border between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It demands that all parties and others concerned, and in particular the so-called Krajina Serb forces fully respect that border and refrain from hostile acts across it. "The Security Council calls upon all parties and others concerned to abstain from any action that could cause a further escalation in the fighting. "The Security Council demands that all parties and others concerned immediately ensure, in cooperation with the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), unimpeded access for humanitarian supplies.”

    1994-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3456 (1994) · source

29. “Members of the Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 12 November 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting a letter dated 11 November 1994 from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/1994/1287. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council views with alarm the escalation in recent fighting in the Bihac area, and the flow of refugees and displaced persons resulting from it.”

    1994-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3456 (1994) · source

30. “of the Permanent Mission of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1994/1286. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/1994/1271, letter dated 9 November 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/1994/1285, letter dated 11 November 1994 from the Charge d' affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    1994-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3456 (1994) · source

31. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in response to the requests contained in a letter dated 11 November 1994 from the President of the Presidency of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitted by a letter of the same date from the Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1994/1283, and in a letter dated 12 November 1994 from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Croatia addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitted by a letter of the same date from the Charge d'affaires ai.”

    1994-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3456 (1994) · source

32. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Sacirbey (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a place at the Council table; Mr. Drobnjak (Croatia) took a place at the Council table.”

    1994-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3456 (1994) · source

33. “There are no further names on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 11.50 a.m.”

    1994-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3455 (1994) · source

34. “Throughout the history of the United States, we have consistently supported a policy that the countries and peoples of the Pacific should be able to chart their own destinies. Implementation of the Compact of Free Association signals yet again that the United States is committed to remaining engaged in the Pacific in an effort to help ensure its security and prosperity. With the termination of the Trusteeship Agreement with respect to Palau, the United Nations has concluded another chapter in its exemplary effort to bring self-determination to all corners of the world. It is one of the accomplishments of which we all can be most proud. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The representative of Australia has asked to make a statement. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1994-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3455 (1994) · source

35. “During this period, the United States has always recognized and supported the fundamental premise of the Trusteeship: that the people of Palau must be free to follow the path of their choosing in conducting their relations with the rest of the world. As President Clinton noted in his congratulatory message on Palau's independence, "We are gratified that the people of Palau, through democratic processes, have expressed their will to continue in a special relationship with the United States by joining in a Compact of Free Association between our two sovereign States." We will consult closely with Palau on how the United States can assist that nation as it seeks to take its place in the world, develop its economy and preserve its unique environment. In so doing, we intend to take full account of the preferences of the people of Palau.”

    1994-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3455 (1994) · source

36. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United States. The United States warmly congratulates the Republic of Palau on the occasion of its independence and looks forward to the day when the people of Palau joins us here as a Member of the United Nations. The United States served for 47 years as Administering Authority in Palau pursuant to its Trusteeship Agreement with the United Nations. In exercising its obligations as Administering Authority, the United States sought to fulfil the expectations of the international community and, pursuant to Article 76 of the United Nations Charter, to promote the economic, social and educational advancement of the people of Palau.”

    1994-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3455 (1994) · source

37. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 956 (1994). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    1994-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3455 (1994) · source

38. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1994/1200, which contains the text of a letter dated 17 October 1994 from the Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1994/1264) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

    1994-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3455 (1994) · source

39. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/1994/1234, which contains the text of a letter dated 2 November 1994 from the President of the Trusteeship Council addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/1264, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”

    1994-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3455 (1994) · source

40. “I should like to inform the Security Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Australia in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and tule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Butler (Australia) took the place reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    1994-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3455 (1994) · source

41. “We must, after 30 months of war, force the Bosnian Serbs to make a choice between a settlement they can live with and 70 consequences they cannot. That is the test the Council now faces; that is the responsibility we together must meet. I resume my function as President of the Council. There are no further names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.15 p.m.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

42. “How long can we allow United Nations troopsC for all their good and _ noble humanitarian purposes and achievements C to be used also to protect the spoils of war by the enemies of peace, to be used also as a reason why the Bosnian Serbs do not pay a heavy price for violation of the exclusion zones? How long are we to meet in this Chamber and let the principled and eloquent calls of the representative from Bosnia and Herzegovina for his people's right to self-defence fall on deaf ears? Finally, I must ask my fellow Council members: When will we decide what our real purpose is? Are we waiting for Karadzic, waiting for 69 Godot, or waiting for some magic force to take on the responsibility that only this Council can fulfil? In closing, let me put the issue as simply as I can.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

43. “This debate and the General Assembly vote last week indicate that a strong majority of the membership of the United Nations supports lifting the arms embargo against Bosnia. I have also heard strong objections from many key Council members to the concept of an automatic lifting of the arms embargo. They have asked hard questions, some of which I hope were answered in my statement. But I have some hard questions of my own that this Council must face as we pursue this resolution: How long will the international community delude itself into thinking that some diplomatic tinkering will transform Pale's firm Ano @nto a Ayes@ How long can the Contact Group let the Bosnian Serbs reject the just and honourable peace that has been proposed?”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

44. “Despite the bitterness of this war, much would become possible if weapons were laid aside and energies turned to the hard work of reconstruction. In this modern era, no people will find comfort or a decent life in a bitter isolation. The Bosnian Serbs have ample reason to accept peace, but their leaders have refused to embrace peace. That will not change if our approach does not change. None of the options we face in Bosnia is without risk. Our choices are imperfect. We can accommodate the demands of the Bosnian Serbs and, in so doing, seek to minimize immediate dangers. Or we can press harder in an effort to end this war. My Government is determined that this Council proceed on a firm course.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

45. “There are those who condemn Bosnia for its recent attacks on Bosnian Serb forces in the central and western parts of the country. My Government regrets all continued fighting. But let us not confuse attacks made to recover territory lost to aggression with aggression. Let us not confuse the actions of a Government that has declared its desire for peace with that of a faction unyielding in its pursuit of war. The Government of Bosnia did not start this war and is willing to end it. The Bosnian Serbs began this war and are determined to prolong it. These differences matter and they should be reflected in the actions and attitudes of this Council. The Bosnian Serbs have the option of living securely and in peace with their countrymen.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

46. “Let us not forget that when we have acted boldly, as in the case of the Sarajevo ultimatum, the Bosnian Serbs talked a tough game, but in the end they complied. That history must instruct us today. Some suggest that lifting the arms embargo would make it impossible for the United Nations to remain impartial in Bosnia. But what does impartiality mean in the context of Bosnia? Certainly, United Nations relief workers should deliver humanitarian aid to civilians who need it, regardless of ethnicity. Certainly, United Nations Security Council resolutions should be enforced equitably. Certainly, United Nations peace-keepers should stay within their mandates. But impartiality does not require of this Council that we treat equally those who have not acted equally.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

47. “It will, instead, invite more war, at greater intensity, on an ever-broadening field of battle. Under the resolution we have presented, arms would not begin to flow to Bosnia legally for a period of six months. During this time, we can limit through tighter sanctions the capacity of the Bosnian Serbs to wage war; limit their range of action through vigorous enforcement of safe areas and exclusion zones; limit their prospects for success by consolidating the confederation between the Government and the Croats; and limit their diplomatic options by maintaining unity among ourselves. Moreover, the prospect that the embargo will be lifted if they continue to say "no" should give the Bosnian Serbs a weighty new reason to say "yes" to the territorial arrangements proposed by the Contact Group.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

48. “For it is only bold action that can provide the pressure necessary to end this war. Let me remind my colleagues on this Council that our finest moments and our greatest successes have come when we have mustered the unity and the determination to act boldly. In other words, the biggest risk in Bosnia is that we should allow the Bosnian Serbs to dictate what we can and cannot do. If we succumb to their threats, we will erode the credibility of the Contact Group; we will sow cynicism among the parties in Bosnia that have agreed to a settlement; and we will give a green light to further Bosnian Serb transgressions. That will not reduce the risk to United Nations peace-keepers in Bosnia; it will not enable relief workers to perform their tasks; and it will not shorten the war.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

49. “They are based on fears about Bosnian Serb behaviour that are well-grounded; they reflect the desire of all members to see that United Nations peace-keepers are not harmed and that their mandates are accomplished. Indeed, my Government shares the appreciation for UNPROFOR's humanitarian work expressed by other Council members. But humanitarian goals can only be achieved over the long-term if the Bosnian Serbs accept the just and honourable peace they have spurned. But a policy driven by fear has no future. Prudence must not become paralysis. We saw after the market-place massacre and the attack on Gorazde that the Bosnian Serbs will fall back only when this Council steps forward with something more than words. So the real question before us is whether this Council will at long last translate words into actions.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

50. “Bosnian leaders are committed, moreover, to the principle of ethnic pluralism. Indeed, I doubt that members of this Council would consider imposing an arms embargo on Bosnia now if it had not been placed on the former Yugoslavia three years ago. What, then, about the pragmatic questions? What if the embargo is lifted and the Bosnian Serbs retaliate against United Nations peace-keepers or launch pre-emptive strikes? What if fear of retaliation causes nations that have contributed troops to UNPROFOR to withdraw? What if an upsurge of violence jeopardizes the humanitarian lifeline upon which Bosnians of all nationalities now depend? What if the Government of Serbia and Montenegro re-enters the war? These are, indeed, hard questions.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source