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1. “As we end our presidency, I know I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of Argentina good luck in the month of August. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”

   2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7014 (2013) · source

2. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of the United States to the members of the Council and to the secretariat of the Council for all the support they have given to us this month. Indeed, it has been a busy month and one in which we rallied to consensus on several important issues within our purview. We could not have done it without the hard work, support and positive contributions of every delegation and the representatives of the Secretariat, as well as the interpreters, translators, meeting services staff and sound engineers.”

   2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7014 (2013) · source

3. “On the basis of those meetings, with the consent of the members of the Council, the presidency has drawn the conclusion that the Council can proceed to take a decision on the draft resolution before it. IfI 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 ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America Abslaining: Azerbaijan, Pakistan The President: There were 13 votes in favour, none against and two abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2114 (2013).”

   2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7014 (2013) · source

4. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/441, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/392, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I should like to informthe Councilthat the presidency of the Council has met with the representatives of the parties, who have confirmed that they maintain their well-known positions vis-a-vis the item on the Council's agenda.”

   2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7014 (2013) · source

5. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at10.20 am.”

   2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7013 (2013) · source

6. “In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2113 (2013). I now give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”

   2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7013 (2013) · source

7. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/448, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Rwanda, Togo and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l3/420, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

   2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7013 (2013) · source

8. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.10 am.”

   2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7012 (2013) · source

9. “In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2112 (2013). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make a statement after the vote.”

   2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7012 (2013) · source

10. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of C6te d'Ivoire to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/445, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France, Togo, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/377, which contains the thirty-second report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

    2013-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7012 (2013) · source

11. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”

    2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source

12. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedures, I invite Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Joint Special Representative for Darfur and Head of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l3/420, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. I now give the floor to Mr. Chambas.”

    2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7010 (2013) · source

13. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2111 (2013). 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 10.10 am”

    2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7009 (2013) · source

14. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/438, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour.”

    2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7009 (2013) · source

15. “In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2110 (2013). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at10.05 a.m.”

    2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7008 (2013) · source

16. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Iraq to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/434, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2013/408, which contains the third report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 2061 (2012). It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

    2013-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7008 (2013) · source

17. “There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. Given the lateness of the hour, I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. The meeting was suspended at 1.20 p.m.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

18. “I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

19. “We thank journalists around the world who risk their lives to seek the truth and shine light on the darkness for the entire world to see. The Security Council could not do its job without them. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I wish to remind speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Brazil.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

20. “A gender-sensitive approach is needed when considering measures to address the safety of journalists. New and emerging forms of twenty-first century communication technologies, including various Internet forums, blogging, texting and other social media platforms, have transformed the way journalists, including citizen journalists, work. Those new forms of communication have allowed wider and more rapid dissemination of information from conflicts across the globe. We call on all Member States to maintain and safeguard the infrastructure that enables the work of journalists in situations of conflict. In conclusion, recognizing the value of the work ofjournalists reporting on conflict, the Council has an obligation to help protect those who provide us with so much vital information.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

21. “Furthermore, we urge Member States, especially those that contribute troops and police to United Nations peacekeeping missions, to ensure that their judicial officials, law enforcement officers and military personnel know their obligations under international human rights law and international humanitarian law as regards the safety ofjournalists. Impunity for violence against journalists must end. The United States endorses fully the 2012 United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity. We encourage Member States to enact its provisions and put in place voluntary protection programmes forjournalists operating in conflict areas. We also underscore the specific risks faced by women journalists, including sexual and gender- based violence.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

22. “As others have noted, resolution 1738 (2006) reminds us that journalists operating in armed conflict are protected under international humanitarian law. Given the invaluable contribution of journalists to our work, the Council must do all it can to ensure their protection. Therefore, we ask the Secretary- General to increase his focus on the safety and security of journalists, media professionals and associated personnel in his reports on the protection of civilians and in his reports on peacekeeping missions whose mandates include civilian protection.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

23. “When a sniper killed Mo while he was broadcasting live during Al-Qadhafi's assault on Benghazi, Samra, pregnant with their first child, took his place, declaring "What he has started has got to go on, no matter what happens." In Syria, the Al-Assad regime continues to kill, imprison and torture journalists. Mazen Darwish, head of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression, the only Syria-based non-governmental organization accredited to the United Nations, has been held incommunicado since February 2012, and was reported to have been tortured by the Al-Assad regime. His so-called crime, like so many ofhis colleagues, was to exercise his universal right to freedom of expression to show the world the regime's atrocities.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

24. “Journalists are critical to the Security Council's ability to remain well informed so that it may fulfil its mandate to maintain international peace and security. Reporting from the former Yugoslavia in the 19905 brought attention to mass atrocities there and helped to mobilize the response of the international community, including support for a war crimes tribunal. More recently, the Council relied on videos, photos and the reported accounts of citizens to understand the events taking place in Libya in 2011. That real-time reporting gave us the information necessary to act quickly to prevent even more horrific violence by the Al-Qadhafi regime. Tragically, this work is not without sacrifice, as the case ofjournalist Mohamed Nabbous and his wife Samra Naas demonstrated.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

25. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. I thank Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson for his briefing and for his support for this issue. We also greatly appreciate the remarks of our four briefers, who have made a compelling case for the challenges and risks thatjournalists face. Their experiences demonstrate the indispensible role that journalists play in focusing the world's attention on conflict. That is why the United States has convened today's open debate on protecting journalists. Journalists are literally our eyes and ears in every corner of the world. They sound the warning when local tensions threaten to erupt into war. They document the suffering of civilians in conflict areas. And they expose human rights violations and war crimes.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

26. “I thank Mr. Abdul-Ahad for his briefing. I would like to thank all our briefers today for their thoughtful and very moving comments. I now give the floor to members of the Security Council.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

27. “Thomas Mayr-Harting, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/393, which contains a letter dated 3 July 2013 from the Charge' d'affaires a.i. ofthe United States Mission to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. I welcome the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Eliasson, to whom I now give the floor.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

28. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisionalrulesofprocedure,Iinvitetherepresentatives of Austria, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, India, Israel, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Qatar, Senegal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Ukraine and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Kathleen Carroll, Mr. Mustafa Haji Abdinur, Mr. Richard Engel and Mr. Ghaith Abdul- Ahad. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

29. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.55 pm.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7002 (2013) · source

30. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Iraq to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/408, which contains the third report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 2061 (2012). I now give the floor to Mr. Kobler.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7002 (2013) · source

31. “The Security Council welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to visit the Sahel region later this year with the President of the World Bank Group, and looks forward to a briefing to the Security Council following this visit. "The Security Council requests the Secretary- General to keep it informed of the progress towards the implementation of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel no later than 31 December 2013, and to present a written report no later than 30 June 2014." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/20l3/10. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.15 pm.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

32. “The Security Council applauds the efforts of the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, with the support of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, other humanitarian actors and agencies, to draw attention to the scale of the challenges facing the Sahel region, provide humanitarian assistance to the affected populations, and build and strengthen resilience at the local, national, and regional levels with the aim of reducing the impact of disasters. "The Security Council welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to hold a high-level meeting on the Sahel on the margins of the sixty- eighth session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

33. “The Security Council emphasizes the importance of regional and international coordination in addressing the threat of terrorism in the Sahel region, including information sharing and close cooperation between the United Nations, the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum, the AU and other relevant organizations and initiatives. "The Security Council commends the efforts undertaken by Sahel States and relevant regional organizations in addressing the humanitarian challenges in the region, as well as in strengthening resilience. The Security Council also commends the support provided by countries in the region and by other donors and calls for their continued assistance to Sahel States to this end.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

34. “"The Security Council calls on Sahel, West African andMaghreb States to enhance interregional cooperation and coordination in order to develop inclusive and effective strategies to combat in a comprehensive and integrated manner the activities of terrorist groups, to prevent the proliferation of all arms and to curb transnational organized crime, including illicit activities such as drug trafficking. The Security Council encourages, in this regard, the holding of follow-up activities building on the conclusions of the United Nations Conference on border-control cooperation in the Sahel and the Maghreb organized in Rabat.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

35. “"The Security Council stresses the importance of national and regional ownership of the United Nations strategy and recognizes the importance for the United Nations strategy to be implemented in close consultation with States of the Sahel, West Africa and the Maghreb, as well as with the African Union (AU), the Economic Connnunity of West African States, the West African Economic and Monetary Union, the Arab Maghreb Union, the Community of Sahelo-Saharan States, the European Union, regional financial institutions, including the African Development Bank and the Islamic Development Bank, and other bilateral donors and partners. The Security Council stresses further the importance of avoiding duplication of efforts and the need for strengthening collective engagement across the Sahel region.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

36. “"The Security Council stresses the importance of a coordinated approach by all concerned United Nations entities involved in the implementation of the United Nations strategy for enhanced cooperation with a view to maximizing synergies. The Security Council requests the Secretary- General to ensure effective implementation of the United Nations strategy through close collaboration between the Office of the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Sahel region, UNOWA and relevant United Nations entities working in the Sahel region, including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The Security Council further requests UNOWA to establish an effective and detailed coordination mechanism to prioritize activities and to ensure coordinated implementation by the United Nations system of the United Nations strategy.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

37. “The Security Council also welcomes the Special Envoy's proposal to partner with relevant international and regional financial institutions to promote innovative approaches and initiatives for the Sahel region, and in this regard encourages the Special Envoy to foster more coherent and coordinated United Nations support for the Sahel region. The Security Council also encourages the Special Envoy to pursue his efforts and good offices in order to enhance transregional and interregional cooperation and international assistance toward the Sahel region. "The Security Council also welcomes the efforts undertaken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA) in support of States of the Sahel region.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

38. “"The Security Council underscores the importance of a coherent, comprehensive and coordinated approach encompassing governance, security, humanitarian, human rights and developmental aspects to resolve the threats to peace and security across the Sahel region, as well as to address the root causes of these challenges, and welcomes in this regard the development of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, as requested by its resolution 2056 (2012), and the three strategic goals defining the strategy. "The Security Council welcomes the efforts of the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Sahel in the development of the United Nations strategy and in drawing attention to the situation in the Sahel region, as well as in mobilizing resources and support for the Sahel region's immediate and long-term needs.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

39. “"The Security Council strongly condemns the abuses of human rights and violence against civilians, notably women and children, committed in the region by terrorist and other extremist groups. "The Security Council recognizes that the strengthening of State institutions, inclusive economic and social development, respect for human rights and the rule of law are necessary to ensure long-term security, development and stability in the Sahel region.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

40. “The Security Council considers sanctions an important tool in countering terrorism, and underlines the importance of prompt and effective implementation of its relevant resolutions, in particular Security Council resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), as key instruments in the fight against terrorism. The Security Council also expresses its continued concern over the serious threats to peace and security posed by armed conflict, proliferation of arms, transnational organized crime, including illicit activities such as drug trafficking, in the Sahel region and its increasing links, in some cases, with terrorism. In this regard, the Security Council reiterates its call for a full implementation of its resolution 2017 (2011).”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

41. “The Security Council welcomes, in this context, the deployment of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) following the transfer of authority from the African-led International Support Mission in Mali to MINUSMA on 1 July 2013. "The Security Council reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of countries of the Sahel region. "The Security Council continues to be gravely concerned about the activities in the Sahel region of terrorist organizations, including Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb and the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa, and reiterates its strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks perpetrated in the region.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

42. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2013/354, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Sahel. Following consultations among Council members, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council reaffirms its concern about the alarming situation in the Sahel region, and its commitment to address the complex security and political challenges in this region that are interrelated with humanitarian and developmental issues as well as adverse effects of climate and ecological changes.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7001 (2013) · source

43. “There are no more names inscribed I now invite Council members to informal on the list ofspeakers. consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 11.20 a m.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7000 (2013) · source

44. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey and the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedures, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; Mr. Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; and Mr. Ivan Simonovie, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Ms. Valerie Amos and Mr. Antonio Guterres, who are participating in today's meeting via video teleconference from Geneva. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. Valerie Amos.”

    2013-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7000 (2013) · source

45. “Fully implementing the sanctions can show Iran the cost of refusing to uphold its international obligations and illustrate that another, more constructive path is clearly available to its leaders. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.35 pm.”

    2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source

46. “Iran's violations must be treated with the gravest concern if we hope to find durable solutions to conflicts affecting the Middle East. As the Council seeks to address Iran's many violations, the United States remains convinced that principled diplomacy is the best tool to achieve a comprehensive and peaceful solution to the challenges Iran posed to international peace and security. The onus is on Iran to demonstrate its good faith. After months of delays, we call on Iran to take serious credible steps to engage constructively. Until Iran is prepared to address substantively all aspects of the proposals put forward by the five permanent members of the Security Council and Germany, we remain committed to steadily increasing isolation and pressure.”

    2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source

47. “Iran is also sending increasingly sophisticated arms and other material to Hizbullah, its long-standing partner in terrorism, which has publicly intervened in Syria's internal conflict, and to other deadly groups, such as Al-Jaysh Al-Sha'bi. The Council must tackle with renewed urgency Iranian military assistance to Hizbullah and other armed terrorist groups, and should also consider the impact of Iran's actions on the sovereign rights of other countries, especially Lebanon. Iran has also launched ballistic missiles in clear violation of resolution 1929 (2010). So long as doubts remain about Iran's nuclear intentions, Iran must comply with all of its obligations under Council resolutions, including the unambiguous ban imposed by resolution 1929 (2010) on such missile launches. In short, the Committee cannot afford business as usual.”

    2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source

48. “The Committee should accelerate implementation of recommendations made by the Panel of Experts in its final report (see S/2013/331, annex). The Committee should also address the steady flow of Iranian arms, military support, advisors and training to groups in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen, Iraq and beyond. Just last January, Iran was caught sending shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles, high-grade explosive and other arms to Yemen. This was more than just a sanctions violation; it was an aggressive act to undermine Yemen's transition. The Committee and the Security Council must take action in response. Tehran has long supplied weapons to the Al-Assad Government knowing they would be used to massacre the Syrian people.”

    2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source

49. “Iran has now accumulated a stockpile of over 6,300 kilograms of uranium hexafluoride, enriched to 3.5 per cent, and 182 kilograms enriched to 20 per cent. Hundreds of advanced centrifuges have been installed at its facilities. Instead of finding ways to lower tensions and build confidence, Iran announced plans to build additional nuclear plants and enrichment facilities. The Director General now tells us that it is essential and urgent that Iran engage substantively with the Agency regarding a possibility military dimension to its nuclear programme. Yet Iran refuses to respond to the IAEA's valid requests for further information. In light of these developments, the Iran sanctions Committee must carry out its efforts with increased vigour.”

    2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source

50. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. I would like to join other in thanking Ambassador Quinlan for his briefing as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) and for his leadership of the Committee. Iran's long-standing violations of its obligations with regard to the nuclear programme are irrefutable. As we heard last month from Director General Amano of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran has not shown a serious willingness to address the demands of the Agency and the Council on the nuclear front. The latest report (GOV/2013/27) of the Director General again shows Iran moving full speed ahead with its prohibited activities.”

    2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source