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“Hayes (Ireland), Mr. Fulci (Italy), Mr. Maruyama (Japan), Mr. Razali (Malaysia), Mr. Biegman (Netherlands), Mr. Osvald (Sweden) and Mr. Batu (Turkey) took places reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Sweden and Turkey 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 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), Mr. Sucharipa (Austria), Mr. Portocarero (Belgium), Mrs. Frechette (Canada), Mr. Elaraby (Egypt), Mr. Graf Zu Rantzau (Germany), Mr.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source
“summarize the views expressed by participants at each meeting with troop contributors. "The Security Council recalls that the arrangements described herein are not exhaustive. The meeting rose at 12.45 p.m.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3448 (1994) · source
“"The Security Council will keep arrangements for the exchange of information and views with troop contributors under review and stands ready to consider further measures to enhance arrangements in the light of experience. "The Security Council will also keep under review arrangements to improve the quality and speed of the flow of information available to support Council decision-making bearing in mind _ the conclusions contained in its statement of 3 May 1994 (S/PRST/1994/22)." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under symbol S/PRST/1994/62. We have thus concluded our business for this meeting. The next meeting of the Security Council to continue consideration of the item on the agenda will take place immediately following this meeting.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3448 (1994) · source
“"To this end, the Security Council has decided in future to follow the procedures set out in this statement: - meetings should be held as a matter of course between members of the Council, troop contributing countries and the Secretariat to facilitate the exchange of information and views in good time before the Council takes decisions on extension or termination of, or significant changes in, the mandate of a particular peace-keeping operation; - such meetings would be chaired jointly by the Presidency of the Council and a representative of the Secretariat nominated by the Secretary-General; - the monthly tentative forecast of work of the Council made available to Member States will in future include an indication of the expected schedule of such meetings for the month; - in the context of their review of the tentative forecast, the members of the Council will examine this schedule and communicate any suggested changes or proposals as to the timing of meetings to the Secretariat; - ad hoc meetings chaired jointly by the Presidency of the Security Council and a representative of the Secretariat nominated by the Secretary-General may be convened in the event of unforeseen developments in a particular peace- keeping operation which could require action by the Council; - such meetings will be in addition to those convened and chaired solely by the Secretariat for troop contributors to meet with Special Representatives of the Secretary-General or Force Commanders or to discuss operational matters concerning particular peace-keeping operations, to which members of the Security Council will also be invited; - an informal paper, including topics to be covered and drawing attention to relevant background documentation, will be circulated by the Secretariat to the participants well in advance of each of the various meetings referred to above; - the time and venue of each meeting with members of the Council and troop contributors to a peace-keeping operation should where possible appear in advance in the Journal of the United Nations; - the President of the Council will, in the course of informal consultations of members of the Council, Consultations may take a variety of forms, including informal communication between the Council President or its members and troop contributing countries and, as appropriate, with other countries especially affected, for example from the region concerned.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3448 (1994) · source
“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 given further consideration to the question of communication between members and non-members of the Council, in particular troop contributing countries, which was addressed in the statement of the President of the Council of 3 May 1994 (S/PRST/1994/22). The Council remains conscious of the implications which its decisions on peace-keeping operations have for troop contributing countries. Having regard to the increase in the number and complexity of such operations, it believes that there is a need for further enhancement, in a pragmatic and flexible manner, of the arrangements for consultation and exchange of information with troop contributing countries.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3448 (1994) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/1994/1136, letter dated 6 October 1994 from the Permanent Representatives of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; $/1994/1193, letter dated 20 October 1994 from the Permanent Representatives of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/1994/1201, letter dated 17 October 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Uruguay to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/1994/1219, letter dated 26 October 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/1994/1221, letter dated 26 October 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/1994/1231, letter dated 27 October 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Egypt to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/1994/1237, letter dated 1 November 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/1994/1238, letter dated 1 November 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Portugal to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3448 (1994) · source
“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/1994/1063, which contains the text of a letter dated 15 September 1994 from the Permanent Representatives of Argentina and New Zealand to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3448 (1994) · source
“But later, when brave men and women look back on what they did in Somalia, they will remember the lives that they saved and the chance for peace that they offered. That will be their legacy - one that all of us in the international community can be very proud of. I shall now resume my function as President of the Council. There are no further names on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.35 p.m. 19”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“UNOSOM has done its part. Of course the United Nations and the international community will remain engaged with Somalia after March through humanitarian efforts, and political efforts if desired. The Somalis need not fear that the world will turn its back on them. But the United Nations peace-keeping role is over. In the coming weeks the last troops will be returning as soon as possible. The attention of UNOSOM's military forces during this period will of necessity be on a safe and orderly withdrawal. In these closing days, we caution all to ensure a peaceful departure for those who bear the title "peace-keepers". Adding more names now to the already- too-long list of UNOSOM casualties would be intolerable. And so, with this resolution, a peace-keeping operation will come to a close. The long and difficult task is done.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“Certainly the road to reconciliation has been a difficult one. Perhaps in UNOSOM's remaining time a genuine solution will emerge. For that reason we welcome the decision of the Secretary- General to continue political efforts through his Special Representative to assist the Somalis to achieve reconciliation. But even if next March comes without a broadly acceptable national Government in Somalia the United Nations effort will not have been a failure. The international community offered a helping hand and, in the face of often violent opposition, firmly held that hand open for over two years, ready and willing to help. As this Council has come to realize, the true value of peace-keeping is the chance it offers for people and nations to help themselves to move beyond the dead-end path of violence and on to the path to peace.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“Sadly, that success had a price - the lives of brave peace-keepers from many nations, including my own. But the hundreds of thousands of Somali survivors will be a living monument to the fallen United Nations peace-keepers in the years ahead. The other principal accomplishment of UNOSOM has been to provide a window of opportunity for the Somalis to put their country together again after the devastation it suffered. Throughout the two years of UNOSOM and UNITAF, the Council has always accepted the principle that it is the responsibility of the people of Somalia to bring peace and reconciliation to their country. The international community was present to help, but it could never impose a solution. Have the people of Somalia - especially their leaders - taken advantage of this opportunity? Today, that question is still in doubt.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of the Russian Federation for his kind words addressed to me. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. Today the Security Council has adopted the final extension of the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II). After 31 March of next year UNOSOM will be brought to a close. Now is the time to stop and reflect on what has been accomplished by the United Nations in Somalia - and what has not. The most important accomplishment, as recognized in today's resolution, is the hundreds of thousands of lives saved from starvation. Those Somalis, many innocent women and children who probably never heard of the United Nations, stand as the greatest testament to the success of UNOSOM and of the Unified Task Force (UNITAF).”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 954 (1994). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Nigeria for the kind words he addressed to me. I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/1242. 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”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Kenya for his kind words addressed to me. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“The Security Council will now resume 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 of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Somalia, contained in documents S/1994/1068 and S/1994/1166. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/1242, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. The first speaker is the representative of Kenya. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Kenya and Somalia 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, Ms. Hassan (Somalia) took a place at the Council table; Mr. Muthaura (Kenya) took the place reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of November, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Sir David Hannay, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of October 1994. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Hannay for the great diplomatic skill and unfailing courtesy with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Somalia Report of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Somalia (S/1994/1068 and S/1994/1166)”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“We trust that the parties will initial the Lusaka agreement this weekend, thereby resetting their feet on the path towards peace. We urge them both to show the requisite flexibility and resolve to move quickly through the remaining technical details and sign the agreement in accordance with the timetable laid out by the Secretary-General's Special Representative. The future of Angola rests in their hands.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“As the resolution we have adopted says, we are ready to consider promptly the Secretary-General's recommendations for an expanded United Nations presence after the Lusaka peace agreement has been formally signed. At that time we will also consider whether the circumstances warrant immediate authorization to deploy that force or whether more time is needed for the parties to demonstrate their good faith before the international community enters into a huge commitment of personnel and resources. We consider that today's resolution gives the Secretary-General a good deal of latitude to deploy logistical and humanitarian planners to lay the ground for further United Nations involvement in Angola and to finalize his contingency plans.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“However, the international community will not send United Nations personnel into a war zone. If the parties want the international community to help them in their attempts at peace-making, they must lay down their arms. The tasks of a military officer can never be considered risk-free, but we will not recklessly expose these officers to needless risks, and we will insist that a cease-fire be declared in order to minimize the risks. Similarly, before deploying an enlarged force of peace-keeping troops into Angola, my Government will want to see evidence that the parties are serious about holding to a cease-fire and implementing the peace agreement.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“Angola has been racked by war for more than 20 years, with millions of Angolan victims. One of Africa's richest countries has become one of its poorest nations. The real question is whether Angola can become a real nation; we hope so. The Lusaka Peace Talks will soon produce a peace agreement. The question is whether they will produce real peace; we hope so on that point also. The resolution we have just adopted will allow military observers to go into the field as soon as the peace agreement is initialled and a cease-fire is in place. We understand the importance of the presence of United Nations observers in the early stages of the peace process, when confidence-building measures and a re-establishment of trust between the parties will be sorely needed.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“This Council can be proud of the actions it has taken since 1990 in response to Iraqi aggression and provocations. That record was embellished by the 15 to 0 vote on 15 October last. By sending a clear and consistent message that we mean what we say and will not settle for less, we can best assure that Iraq will not again be able to threaten the peace, and that it will comply fully with what the Council has mandated. Finally, let me associate my Government with every aspect of the statement made by the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, most especially the questions asked and the final conclusion. Indeed, it is hard to imagine how the current Iraqi Government can continue in power while renouncing terrorism, stopping its repression of its own citizens and giving up its dreams of annexing the sovereign State of Kuwait.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“The Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq points out that Iraqi troops were on Iraqi soil last week. I remind the Council that Iraqi troops were on Iraqi soil on 1 August 1990, but on Kuwaiti soil on 2 August. The key difference between August 1990 and October 1994 is not the Iraqi attitude, but the resolute security response of the Member States cooperating with Kuwait. It is preposterous to suggest that it was the intent of the drafters of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) to allow Saddam Hussein to regain the means for achieving his ambitions while remaining a threat to peace and regional stability. By his failure to comply with all relevant resolutions and by his actions this month, he has made it clear that he remains such a threat. Let Saddam meet his obligations to this Council rather than seek a reward he has not earned.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“Words are cheap. Actions are the coin of the realm, whether the issue is Kuwait's borders, accounting for the weapons of mass destruction programmes, ending the use of terror or ending the repression of Iraq's citizens. Many of those present today will find the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister's presentation familiar. He said much the same thing in his statement to the General Assembly 10 days ago. If there is a step forward, he permitted the word "Kuwait" to cross his lips. That address occurred, let us remember, as Iraqi forces were moving towards Kuwait's borders. This Council has reacted quickly and forcefully to condemn _ that provocation. The resolution adopted unanimously on 15 October last underscores the unacceptability of future Iraqi provocations. The threat to Kuwait must be removed, and must not be repeated.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“An Iraq that could mobilize such a significant force to move south so quickly should have relatively little trouble in bringing before this Council today proof that it had taken formal constitutional procedures to recognize Kuwait in the same judicial manner as that by which it seized it and laid claim to it. In less than one week in August 1990, Iraq annexed Kuwait through formal action by the Revolutionary Command Council over Saddam Hussein's signature through approval by the National Assembly and through publication in the State gazette and all other organs of the State. Three and a half years after promising to reverse these steps, the best the Iraqi Government can offer is today's statement. We simply cannot trust words and stated intentions from an Iraq which has shown its continued disdain for adherence to its commitments.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“What we have just heard from the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq is very revealing. Once again, we have an Iraqi promise. Once again, we are asked to take Saddam Hussein's promise in place of action on an obligation that he has been unwilling to fulfil for four years. Is it credible that a Government of Iraq that, as of yesterday, could not utter the word "Kuwait", is now prepared to disavow its claim to ownership of that country and to finally yield its claim to Kuwait as Iraq's 19th province? I do not know whether Iraq will take the necessary steps to back up its statement of intent with regard to Kuwait's borders and sovereignty. It strains credulity that this Council should take the Deputy Prime Minister's word for it, particularly in view of his Government's actions of the past 10 days and, indeed, of the past four years.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“We all know that the best choice to address many regional conflicts is a United Nations peace-keeping force, but sometimes that is not the possible or responsible choice. Sometimes the best we can do is to endorse a coalition of States to act on our behalf. While we keep flexibility and a pragmatic approach, we must make sure that there is no double standard and that all peace-keeping operations, as well as those coalition forces legitimized by Council resolutions, all take place or are created according to recognized international peace-keeping rules and with international observers present. Let me thank the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation for his very thoughtful presentation today.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“On 15 November the Council should make it unmistakably clear to Saddam that he will not receive the benefit of the doubt. Finally, let me also say that I agree completely with the statement by Foreign Minister Kozyrev on the need to rationalize the Council's approach to sanctions. The Governments represented on this Council are now becoming increasingly engaged in a discussion aimed at improving the sanctions tool that this Council turns to so often. The Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation also made some points about peace-keeping, and I share the sentiment he expressed. We should establish guidelines to ensure consistency and rationality in our decisions on peace-keeping.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“The threshold question this Council faces is not how long Iraq must cooperate with United Nations requirements on weapons of mass destruction before the oil embargo is suspended; the real question is whether Iraq will continue to cooperate with United Nations inspectors after the embargo is suspended. To answer that question in the affirmative, this Council must have confidence in the credibility of the Iraqi Government. I would hope that all agree that Baghdad has set back its credibility by its recent actions and that it is only compliance with all relevant resolutions that can restore that credibility. It is not the Council's job to negotiate with Iraq the bare minimum with which it will be satisfied. It is not the Council's job to respond to its threats or to reward it for half measures.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“They reflect the underlying premise of the Council in drafting the basic cease-fire resolution - that Iraq must satisfy the Council of its peaceful intentions before it can expect to be treated as a normal member of the international community. Every other Member State considers these to be minimum standards of legal international behaviour. To suggest that respect for the most basic principles requires constant encouragement and incentive displays graphically just how far Saddam has chosen to separate Iraq from civilized society. When we are dealing with a repeat offender we must be particularly vigilant.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“Iraq must not be led to believe that it can choose in an a la carte fashion among these obligations. What has the United Nations asked Iraq to do? It has asked it to recognize and respect Kuwait's sovereignty and borders, as demarcated by the United Nations; repatriate Kuwaitis missing in action and all the property Iraq stole from Kuwait during the war; halt its support for and practice of terrorism; destroy its weapons-of-mass- destruction programme and accept measures to ensure against their regeneration in the future; cease repression of its citizens; and compensate those damaged by Iraq's invasion. These are not unreasonable requirements.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“Particularly welcome is the statement by the Russian Federation and virtually every member of the Council that the only way forward to the lifting of sanctions is through full implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions. This Council has an opportunity every two months to review matters relating to the Iraqi sanctions regime. That is the time and place to discuss the issues we have heard here today. But let me make some initial comments on my Government's view of sanctions. We have heard much today about sanctions. The basic premise we have heard from some is that Iraq should be rewarded for partial compliance with some of its obligations. The Council should categorically reject that approach. These issues addressed in the resolutions go to the core of why the Gulf War was fought and to its tragic consequences.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“We explained on Saturday why we attach no more value to that promise than we do to all Iraq's previous promises, which is why we consider so important the language in the resolution stating that Iraq must unequivocally commit itself by full and formal constitutional procedures to respect Kuwait's sovereignty, territorial integrity and borders, as required by resolution 687 (1991) and 833 (1993). We shall see if Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister, in his speech this morning, can report that Iraq has at last taken the steps re-endorsed by this Council just 36 hours ago: the renunciation of Iraq's claim to Kuwait, approved by the Revolutionary Command Council and its Chairman, ratified by the National Assembly and published in the Official Gazette and other State organs.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“The Security Council has now put Iraq on notice that it will be responsible for the serious consequences that would ensue from deploying its military in such a provocative and hostile way again. While there are signs that Iraq is indeed withdrawing its troops, we do not believe that the crisis is over. As the resolution we adopted last Saturday night explains, we must make sure that the threat of hostile action is not repeated. We listened with interest to the Minister's report on Iraq's readiness to deal with the issue of Kuwait's sovereignty and borders.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“My delegation appreciates receiving today's first-hand report from the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation on his extensive efforts of last week. I hope that no Government on this Council seriously doubts the danger we avoided last week. The military threat was real. My Government had convincing evidence, shared with the Council on a daily basis, that Iraq's military deployment was indeed a threat to Kuwait. A force of elite and regular army units, totalling some 80,000 troops, was amassing in southern Iraq in much the same way as in 1990. The threat was real. I believe that it was the decision by Member States to cooperate with the Government of Kuwait in deploying forces to the region that deterred the Baghdad regime and forced it to turn its military around.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“Moreover, those in Baghdad believe our vigilance in the south means that we will ignore Iraqi military moves in the north, they are dead wrong. This unanimous vote should send a clear message: let Iraq be warned and let it fully understand that it should not miscalculate the firmness, unity, and resolve of this Council and the international community to counter further challenges to the peace and security of Kuwait, the region, and the world. In closing, let me assure this Council that pursuant to the resolutions of this Council and Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, my Government will take all appropriate action if Iraq fails to comply with the demands of this resolution.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“Iraq must recognize Kuwait's sovereignty, territorial integrity and borders in the same manner it purported to annex Kuwait: with a statement ratified by the Revolutionary Command Council and by the Iraqi Parliament, published in the Official Gazette and communicated formally to the Security Council. Let us be clear about the facts: Iraqi spokesmen are engaged in a concerted effort to define truth as lies and lies as truth. They will not succeed. If Iraq's goal is to gain the lifting of sanctions, it can do so by complying with the resolutions of the Security Council. If Iraqi leaders are concerned at the plight of the Iraqi people, let them make use of the humanitarian exemptions that currently exist and let them cease the campaign of terror they have waged against their citizens in the north and south.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“More than four years after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, why should it be so difficult for Iraq to comply with the United Nations Security Council resolution 833 (1993) and recognize Kuwait's borders with Iraq? I would remind members that in 1991 Iraq said it accepted Security Council resolution 687 (1991) and that it recognized Kuwait's borders. Yet, over the past three years it has consistently refused to utter the name "Kuwait", instead continually referring to Kuwait as Iraq's nineteenth province. The events of the last week should leave no doubt that Iraqi promises have no value. That is why Iraq's recent statement about its readiness to recognize Kuwaiti sovereignty and borders leaves us unconvinced. For it to have any value, this statement must be followed by unambiguous action.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“Because the Government of Iraq is not credible, it must be judged by what it verifiably does, not by what it says. We cannot allow threats of unprovoked aggression to burgeon into the reality of renewed aggression. Iraq's record under Saddam Hussein's leadership is one littered with broken commitments. Had we accepted Saddam's word at any time that he would meet the obligations which have been imposed upon him and thereby let down our guard, we might be having a different kind of discussion here today, perhaps one involving how to reverse a second Iraqi occupation of Kuwait. Whatever his motive, whatever his objective, whatever his claim, it is only international political and military reaction that have stopped this hostile action dead in its tracks.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“While claiming that Iraqi troops have withdrawn completely, in fact one division of Republican Guards has pulled back to Nasariyah, only an hour from the Kuwaiti border. Yet again, Iraq seems to have learned nothing and forgotten everything. Yet again, Saddam Hussein seeks to test this Chamber's resolve to deal with the threat to Kuwait. It is for these reasons that this resolution we have adopted today is so critical. The message in this resolution is clear. Iraq must withdraw all military units deployed to the south to their original positions. It must not take any action to enhance its military capabilities in southern Iraq. Iraq must never again use its military to threaten its neighbours or the United Nations operations in Iraq. It must also cooperate with the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM).”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“Is there anyone who would subscribe to these Iraqi terms for gaining its re-entry into the community of responsible nations? The extreme irony is that some have attributed this action to Iraqi impatience with its population's suffering and a desire to break out of the stranglehold sanctions have imposed. Yet Iraqi authorities have enough money to maintain one of the largest armies and enough money to pay for military operations, whether to suppress the Marsh Arabs or to threaten Kuwait. It should by now be clear to all that the Iraqi Government is responsible for the suffering of the Iraqi people. Iraqi troops have begun to redeploy, albeit ambiguously, in a manner very similar to the duplicitous approach Iraq has taken in its diplomatic responses to the United Nations over the past four years.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“We are determined - and have acted in such a manner - to see that this piece of history does not repeat itself. The Iraqi deployment of troops to Kuwait's border is a blatant attempt by Iraq to bully the United Nations Security Council into negotiating on its terms the lifting of oil-export sanctions. This Council will not be intimidated by this tactic. Such a provocative and foolish act was not necessary. Had Saddam Hussein done what we all know needs to be done -complied with all Council resolutions and proven Iraq's "peaceful intentions" - that easing of sanctions would have occurred in its own proper time. By this action, however, Iraq has set back its own cause. Can anyone seriously suggest that this act characterizes a nation intent on showing its peaceful intentions?”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“Beginning last week, Iraq's Revolutionary Command Council issued a bellicose statement threatening to end cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission and accusing Kuwait and the members of the United Nations Security Council of seeking to "kill as many Iraqis as possible". Simultaneously, Iraqi Republican Guard Units, including many of the same units used in 1990, began moving towards the Kuwaiti border. Over the past week these units assembled in precisely the same marshalling areas used in 1990. As in 1990, ammunition, communications and logistic support were all an integral part of this last mobilization. Security Council vigilance, effective coalition preparedness and all-too-frequent experience with Iraq's unreliability have ensured that Santayana's warning does not apply in this Chamber.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“We are all familiar with Santayana's warning that those who forget the past are doomed to relive it. Four years ago last August the world witnessed a chilling sequence of events: Iraqi propaganda and public statements began to portray Iraq as the victim of an international conspiracy; Kuwait, and its leaders in particular, were the subject of vitriolic attacks; elite units of the Republican Guard began to deploy to staging areas on Kuwait's borders; logistical components of these units were activated, suggesting that this was no drill. On 2 August 1990 the Iraqi army crossed the border and began its rape of Kuwait.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“The international community, and especially the United Nations, stand with the people of Haiti to assist their efforts at restoration, reconciliation and reconstruction. But let us not forget that it is only the people of Haiti who can ensure the success of democracy and the promise of prosperity. In some months, the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH), as authorized by this Council under resolution 940 (1994), will replace the MNF to continue the work already begun in Haiti. We look forward to that day and to a Haitian future of peace and democracy.”
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“Our hopes and our prayers are with the people of Haiti as they begin to rebuild their country, as they begin to recover their fragile freedom, as they begin to restore an interrupted democracy and, most importantly, as they begin to reconcile, in the words of President Aristide, Haitians with Haiti. To the people of Haiti we say: We are with you and we will help you. I must pay a special tribute to the personnel of the Multinational Force (MNF) in Haiti for their exemplary contribution in bringing Haiti to this day. These valiant women and men represent the finest traditions of the 30 nations from this region and other regions which are participating in this peaceful effort to bring democracy to Haiti. To the MNF we say: Well done, and thank you. The hard work is not over. Today's triumph must not obscure tomorrow's tasks.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“On behalf of my Government, I commend all those who have worked so hard for so long. These years have seen moments of hope, as with the signing of the Governors Island Agreement, and moments of infamy, as with assassinations in Haiti of Guy Malary, Georges Ismery and Fr. Jean-Marie Vincent. Today we must remember the many thousands of Haitians who lost their lives during the years of brutal dictatorship. Today, however, does not belong to the international community, not even to President Aristide. Today belongs to the people of Haiti. Today we must share their joy and celebrate the end of their oppression.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“Let me congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency. We look forward to a month of hard work led clearly and diplomatically. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Spain for the excellent job he did during the preceding month. Today, President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has returned to Haiti. To President Aristide we say: Bienvenue, Monsieur le President. This is indeed a happy occasion. With the return of Haiti's freely elected leader to rightful rule, the first essential step has been completed towards national renewal under democratic government. This Council can and should rightfully take satisfaction from this success. For three years, the United Nations and the Organization of American States have toiled to achieve this moment.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source