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Gnehm

lines on the record: 118
first: 1994-05-25
most recent: 1997-06-30
sittings or episodes: 25
sources: un-security-council

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“They, and we, want a broadly supported, capable central government in Kabul that will begin the task of rebuilding the country, the economy and commerce, the infrastructure, and the educational and judicial systems. The United States favours none of the factions, movements or individuals currently vying for power in Afghanistan. Let me be very clear on this matter, particularly because there are many erroneous media reports about it. We do not supply weapons or other military or financial support to any of these factions or movements. Although the United States does not support any particular group, we have continued to provide the people of Afghanistan with humanitarian assistance that is largely channelled through United Nations agencies and private voluntary organizations.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3648 (1996) · source
“Afghan leaders who were once united have turned against each other. That civil war continues even today, seven years later, with Afghans still fighting Afghans. Although some of the players have changed and alliances have shifted, the outcome is the same: military stalemate. And the real victims have been the Afghan people, who continue to suffer unending devastation and violence. The United States supports the peace efforts of United Nations special envoy Mahmoud Mestiri, who is now back in the region seeking reconciliation between the major factions. We understand Ambassador Mestiri is moving his mission to Jalalabad. We view this as a very positive step. It should help facilitate closer and more frequent contacts with the various groups. We believe that the vast majority of Afghans want moderation and do not support extremism.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3648 (1996) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, and through you the members of the Council, for the very kind words of sympathy and condolence expressed at the opening of this meeting. I will certainly ensure that those words are conveyed to the families and to others. I thank you very much, Mr. President, for your concern.”
1996-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3647 (1996) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to commend all the men and women who have served with UNAMIR throughout its difficult tenure in Rwanda, from Special Representative Khan and the Force Commanders to the support staff. They will continue to rely on the active cooperation of the Government of Rwanda to carry out their mandate and draw their mission to a close. Peace and security have been restored to Rwanda, after devastating events. We hope the people of Rwanda can finally put the horrors of the past behind them and move into a phase of rehabilitation, reconstruction and reconciliation.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“This includes non-governmental organizations, some of which have been essential in helping United Nations agencies, such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to carry out their work. The expulsion of non-governmental organizations is a matter which causes concern for my Government. The last three months of the mandate should be used to put into place a non-military logistics lifeline to sustain the various United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations, including the International Tribunal and the Human Rights Field Operation in Rwanda, which have benefited from the presence of UNAMIR's extensive logistics and communications network. UNAMIR has been successful in its mission.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“We fully expect UNAMIR to continue to assist the humanitarian agencies as the need arises. United Nations forces have the right - indeed, the obligation - to come to the aid of other United Nations and other international personnel in times of need. The resolution we have just adopted renews UNAMIR for a final period of three months. After that time, UNAMIR will be terminated and all its military personnel withdrawn within six weeks. Following the departure of UNAMIR, however, the international community should not abandon Rwanda. The United Nations needs to retain a strong presence in Rwanda to provide the assistance in reconstruction, rehabilitation, justice and political reconciliation that is so sorely needed there.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“The Tribunal, we understand, is arranging for a United Nations presence that would replace UNAMIR in ensuring its independence, and we appreciate the cooperation of the Government of Rwanda in that effort. However, that new presence is not yet in place. We firmly believe that the duties of UNAMIR must continue to include assisting in the protection of the Tribunal's personnel and premises until alternate arrangements are operational. UNAMIR has provided invaluable support and assistance to the various United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations which have been working to assist the people and Government of Rwanda. The presence of the peacekeepers has helped to reassure these international aid personnel as they carry out their tasks in a volatile and unstable environment.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“Another element in bringing about the return of the refugees and national reconciliation is the work of the International Tribunal for Rwanda. We are heartened that, after a regrettably slow start, the Tribunal is on the verge of having an impact on the culture of impunity which permeates society. It is vitally important that the Tribunal, as an institution and as individuals working in the cause of justice, have the sense of security needed to continue their impartial investigations and prosecutions. Clearly, they cannot do so without the protection and goodwill of the Government of Rwanda. It is equally clear that they need the added guarantee of an impartial third party to ensure their independence.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“Unfortunately, the situation in the region of which Rwanda finds itself a part still faces instability, due to the presence of over a million refugees just over Rwanda's borders. As former President Carter, the President of Rwanda and the leaders of Rwanda's neighbours all acknowledged at the Cairo Summit last month, the repatriation of those refugees is a critical element in bringing peace and stability to the region. We believe UNAMIR can play an important role in facilitating the voluntary and safe return of refugees to their former homes in Rwanda. To that end, the mandate of UNAMIR for the next three months has been refocused on the range of tasks it can perform to help smooth the way for the refugees' repatriation.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“I should like to join other members of the Council in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the responsibilities of President of the Security Council for this month, and to express again my appreciation to Ambassador Al-Khussaiby for his good stewardship last month. The situation in Rwanda has changed significantly over the course of the presence in that country of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Internal conditions, we are gratified to note, are fairly stable, due to the combined efforts of the Government of Rwanda, the donor community and UNAMIR itself. UNAMIR has been a factor in helping to foster a climate of security within Rwanda.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“While our task is not over, and many challenges yet lie ahead, this Agreement demonstrates the commitment of the parties to pursuing a peaceful settlement beyond Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium. The efforts of the Security Council established and enforced sanctions, authorized peace-keeping forces, including the use of force when necessary, and responded aggressively to human rights violations on all sides. With the initialling yesterday of the Peace Agreement in Dayton, Ohio, and with this Agreement we have now adopted, these efforts have finally come to fruition.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3596 (1995) · source
“The parties to the 12 November Agreement concerning Eastern Slavonia, Baranja, and Western Sirmium have asked the international community not only to underwrite but also to administer the region in its transition period. The efforts of United Nations agencies, concerned regional organizations and non-governmental organizations will have to continue. Displaced populations need to be resettled, basic services repaired and restored and administrative and police agencies reflecting both ethnic groups created. All residents of the region will have to learn again to live in trust. This is a large undertaking which will require consultation, planning and coordination between interested parties. The United States believes that this Agreement will serve as a critical element of the broader search for lasting peace in the region.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3596 (1995) · source
“The adoption of this resolution is an important step, one that can build confidence between Croatians and Serbs. It is the first time in this bloody war that land has been returned by negotiation rather than by bloodshed. The Agreement envisions a partnership, reflecting the rights of all ethnic groups while recognizing Croatian sovereignty. As the Security Council knows, the Agreement signed between the Croatian Government and the local Serb representatives is the result of long negotiations on the part of the United States Ambassador to Croatia, Peter Galbraith, and the United Nations Mediator, Thorvald Stoltenberg. These negotiations succeeded only through the intensive efforts of all involved. Much more needs to be done, of course, before a final peace is established.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3596 (1995) · source
“By uncovering the truth and demonstrating that individuals will be held to account for their actions, we can restore the faith of the people of the former Yugoslavia in justice and promote the cause of peace.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“My Government recognizes that all violations of human rights are deplorable. However, we must also recognize the differences in circumstances and the magnitude of the crimes. The murder of large numbers of civilians by Bosnian Serb forces was not the act of a few individuals acting alone. The systematic and apparently planned nature of the atrocities is evidence of an active and astonishingly brutal Bosnian Serb policy. We owe the dead and missing of Bosnia everything we can do to ensure that the guilty are brought to justice. We must also show the living that the world cares about what happened in Srebrenica and that war criminals will be caught and punished.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“The Bosnian Serb side must allow the International Tribunal access to the sites and individuals which the Tribunal deems important for its investigations. In order to make its own assessment the International Tribunal must see and hear the evidence available. The Bosnian Serbs must allow international agencies to have access to the refugees displaced from the regions and ensure their safety. The authorities in Belgrade should also reverse their previous decision and allow the Tribunal to establish an office in Belgrade. This resolution also rightfully addresses the incidents which occurred in the Krajina after the Croatian offensive of September. My Government strongly believes that the Croatian Government must take steps to ensure that the rights of all its citizens are respected, whether they are Croats or Serbs.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“When this Council adopted resolution 1010 (1995) in August, just after the fall of the "safe areas" of Srebrenica and Zepa, Ambassador Albright warned that the story was not over and had not been fully told. At that time, there were reasons to believe that many innocent Bosnians had been beaten, raped and killed. Now the evidence makes clear that this was the fate of thousands, who were forced from the enclaves by Bosnian Serb forces. As the resolution we have just adopted clearly states, available evidence demonstrates that Bosnian Serb forces committed mass murder. What happened in Srebrenica is a war crime of historic proportions. It reminds us all of events in Europe of 50 years ago, and we cannot allow these crimes to go unpunished.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“We hope that these talks will lead to a true peace that would allow all the States in the region the opportunity to concentrate on providing a better life for their people. The recent exchange of prisoners between the Bosnian Serb side and the Bosnian Government also gives us reason to hope. The United States is proud that the persistent efforts of Assistant Secretary of State John Shattuck helped bring about this humanitarian breakthrough - but more needs to be done. The resolution before us tonight is one which my Government regrets is necessary, but of which it is proud to be a co-sponsor. It brings us back to the stark reality of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. It reaffirms the reason why an international tribunal is so necessary to bringing to justice the criminals who are responsible for committing crimes against humanity.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“May I join our colleagues in the Council in welcoming you, Sir, to the presidency and congratulating you on your assumption of the responsibilities. I should also like to ask the Nigerian delegation to please convey to Ambassador Gambari on our behalf our great appreciation for the guidance and the effective leadership which he gave to this Council during his tenure. This is a time of hope for the former Yugoslavia. The Presidents of the three Republics in the region have begun proximity talks in Dayton, Ohio, under the chairmanship of Assistant Secretary Holbrooke, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanov and the European Union's negotiator, Mr. Bildt. We congratulate the parties for this major step towards peace.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“We believe the Commission should conduct interviews and place observers at the airfields and border checkpoints near Rwandan camps in Zaire and Tanzania, the places illicit transfers are most likely to occur. They should also explore allegations of suspicious activities in and around the reputed military camps of the former Rwandan armed forces. The Commissioners should cast their net wide, with a firm determination to identify anyone or any group engaged in illicit arms traffic. We look forward to the Commission's report in December. The flow of illegal arms to the former Rwandan armed forces can fatally undermine the fragile stability and peace in the region and undermine the efforts of all those working so hard to improve the political, economic and humanitarian situation.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3574 (1995) · source
“We regret the Government of Zaire's decision last month to forcibly repatriate refugees, and we trust that they will not return to such drastic measures. We commend them for taking the initiative to suggest the International Commission of Inquiry which we have acted upon today. Zaire's proposal was an important step in the development of the resolution adopted today, which we believe will make a significant contribution to the effort to maintain peace in Central Africa and create the conditions for the voluntary return of refugees in dignity and safety. We are especially pleased that this resolution empowers the Commission to go wherever necessary to gather evidence of possible arms transfers and military training.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3574 (1995) · source
“Resolution 1011 (1995) suspended the embargo on arms transfers to the new Rwandan Government, but maintained the embargo on shipments of arms to the former Rwandan armed forces. With the adoption of this resolution, the Security Council is taking the steps necessary to enforce this arms embargo. When the Government of Zaire first proposed the idea of a commission to investigate the flow of arms to the former Rwandan armed forces, my Government welcomed the concept. We recognize the hardships the Government and the people of Zaire have faced due to the influx of hundreds of thousands of refugees. Even with the infusion of massive amounts of humanitarian aid, there has been increased competition for the already scarce resources in this impoverished area, leading to political instability.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3574 (1995) · source
“The Commission of Experts appointed to investigate the Rwandan genocide concluded that the former Rwandan leaders should be indicted and tried for genocide and crimes against humanity, and to that end, in resolution 955 (1994) of November 1994, the Security Council created the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to bring them and others to justice. Now these same international criminals seem to be rearming, recruiting and retraining their forces, with the assistance of persons outside Rwanda who are willing to flout the international prohibition contained in Security Council resolutions. In resolutions 918 (1994) and 997 (1995), the Security Council imposed an embargo on all sales or transfers of arms to be used in Rwanda.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3574 (1995) · source
“At this first meeting of the Council under your leadership, Sir, let me congratulate you on assuming the presidency of the Council. We look forward to working closely with you on the important matters that will be coming before the Council in the course of this month. Let me also take this opportunity to thank Ambassador Wisnumurti of Indonesia for his outstanding work last month. As experience demonstrates, the month of August is not a vacation season for this Council. We were certainly fortunate to have his wise guidance in our deliberations for the past month. Today we have endorsed the creation of a fact- finding Commission to investigate the deadly flow of arms and other war materiel to the former Rwandan armed forces. The Commission will determine whether arms dealers are indeed stoking the fires of civil war.”
1995-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3574 (1995) · source
“We trust that the Secretary-General, as he moves to implement this resolution, will appoint distinguished commissioners reflecting a variety of judicial backgrounds, and that all in Burundi will cooperate fully and openly with them. We look forward to their appointment and to their embarking on an effort crucial to Burundi's future. We are convinced that the Government and people of Burundi strongly support the creation of this commission of inquiry and agree with them that this is an important step in the process of national reconciliation. With the end of impunity will come the beginning of new hope.”
1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source
“It is our hope and our intent that the commission we have authorized today will help to set Burundi firmly on the path to renewed peaceful and democratic governance, along with respect for human rights. It will establish the facts relating to the assassination of the President of Burundi on 21 October 1993 and the massacres and other serious acts of violence that followed. It will, in the words of the resolution, recommend measures to prevent any repetition of deeds similar to those investigated by the commission and to eradicate impunity in Burundi. These measures will be recommendations. It will remain up to the Government of Burundi to decide on what measures are taken.”
1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source
“We have acted here today out of our abiding humanitarian concern in stemming the systematic, widespread and flagrant violations of international humanitarian law that have plagued Burundi in the aftermath of the October 1993 assassination of its President. The continuing instability in the area demonstrates the importance and the urgency of fostering reconciliation and accountability for human rights abuses. My Government supports the September 1994 agreement that established a power-sharing system. We deplore attempts to destabilize the situation or to foment violence, including through the broadcasting of incitement to hatred over the radio. My Government is providing $4 million in development aid to Burundi this year, with a special focus on building stable and accountable democratic institutions.”
1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source
“Today we have voted to take a major step towards stability in Burundi: we have firmly declared that the culture of impunity must be brought to an end. With this vote to establish a commission of inquiry, we declare that it is no longer tolerable to get away with murder in Burundi. In doing so, we have acted in response to the initiative of the Government of Burundi and the recommendation of the Secretary-General. The cosponsors drafted this resolution in close consultation with the Burundi authorities here and in Bujumbura. My Government is deeply concerned over the precarious instability of Burundi, and we must do all we can to prevent a replay of the horrendous tragedy in Rwanda.”
1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source
“It is therefore incumbent upon us that we not undercut the peace process with a divisive debate or hasty action. Instead, we must act in a manner that encourages the parties in their search for reconciliation and by doing this nurtures the peace process. The matter before us today pertains to a specific issue, not to every issue in Jerusalem. Although the Palestinian Observer noted correctly the position of my Government with regard to legislation before Congress, I regret that he brought into this debate an issue internal to United States decision-making and that he did so in a threatening and distorted manner.”
1995-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536 (1995) · source
“The position of my Government is well known: Israel and the Palestinians are committed to achieving peace and reconciliation through an agreed political process. They have agreed in their wisdom to cover certain areas during permanent status negotiations at a later point. We wholeheartedly support this approach. It has enabled Palestinians and Israelis to negotiate their differences and to make progress undreamed of only four years ago. Israel and the Palestinians are currently engaged in important negotiations to implement the next stage of the Declaration of Principles. Debate in this Council on issues which are for the parties to address will only distract attention from their efforts and have a negative impact on the process. None of us, I am sure, wants to see that happen.”
1995-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536 (1995) · source
“We should consider just what the parties to the dispute have accomplished so far: the Declaration of Principles between the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization of 13 September 1993; the Agreement on the Gaza Strip and Jericho Area of 4 May 1994; the 29 August 1994 Agreement on Preparatory Transfer of Powers and Responsibilities; the 14 September 1993 Agreement between Israel and Jordan on the Common Agenda; the Washington Declaration signed by Israel and Jordan on 25 July 1994; and the Jordan-Israel Treaty of Peace of 26 October 1994. Each of these extraordinary steps on the path towards a just, lasting and comprehensive peace required dedication, imagination and courage on the part of the parties.”
1995-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536 (1995) · source
“In regard to the Israeli notice to expropriate land in the Jerusalem area, my Government has publicly stated that this is not particularly helpful to the peace process. Indeed, it is difficult to see how such actions promote the peace process. Having said that, we do not believe that this is the appropriate forum for dealing with this issue, which is for the parties to this dispute to address. Indeed, Israel and the Palestinians have demonstrated their abilities to contend with and resolve difficult issues in the search for peace. I would note that the Council and the General Assembly have registered their satisfaction several times with the notable achievements made by the parties to the Middle East conflict since the Madrid process commenced in 1991.”
1995-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536 (1995) · source
“The peoples of the Middle East deserve peace. They have longed for it, they have died for it and, in the past few years we have seen them live for it. The current generation of political leaders in the region has made the courageous choice to abandon the rhetoric and policies of conflict and to embrace peace as a strategic choice - to embrace peace as an ideal and as a way of life. It is most unfortunate but a truth that this peace process remains fragile, beset by enemies and filled with dilemmas that test the wisdom and the courage of the region's leaders. It is incumbent upon all of us, whether debating in this room or actively participating in the peace process, to do nothing that might damage that process. All parties must remember that words and actions can have consequences well beyond those intended.”
1995-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536 (1995) · source
“The Secretary-General has expressed his intention to establish an office in El Salvador, headed by his personal representative, to verify compliance by the parties in carrying out remaining elements of the peace accords. With the end of United Nations peace- keeping efforts in El Salvador, we hope that States Members of the United Nations will continue to support the Salvadoran people as they finish their long march towards a lasting peace.”
1995-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3528 (1995) · source
“The end of ONUSAL's exceptional work in El Salvador is not a sign of flagging international interest but a vote of confidence that the Salvadoran people can complete the peace accords without direct international supervision. Today's resolution urges both former combating sides to accelerate their efforts towards fulfilling the accords. The Government of El Salvador and the FMLN have a solemn responsibility to implement fully the remaining chapters of the peace accord, which include that on the judicial system, the electoral system and economic and social issues. The international community will continue to assist with these efforts.”
1995-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3528 (1995) · source
“Further, the Salvadoran Armed Forces have been reduced to one third their wartime size. The Ad Hoc Commission removed over 100 officers for their past human rights and other abuses. The Commission on the Truth investigated the most notorious crimes of the war, fixed responsibility and made recommendations to prevent such acts from reoccurring. A new police force, the National Civil Police, has replaced the paramilitary security forces. Approximately 19,000 people have received land under the accords and thousands more have received education, credit and technical training. Today, El Salvador is a country which is enjoying the first fruits of peace and reconciliation.”
1995-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3528 (1995) · source
“The resolution adopted by the Council today marks a historic step for the people of El Salvador and for United Nations peace-keeping. On 30 April, the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) will end, bringing to a close one of the most successful peace- keeping operations ever authorized by the Security Council. With the end of ONUSAL, the Security Council ends its involvement in peace-keeping in El Salvador. Under ONUSAL's vigilance and with its assistance, the major goals set out in the 1992 Peace Accords have been accomplished. In 1994, the Frente Farabundo Marti para la Liberacion Nacional (FMLN) participated in free, fair and non-violent elections and is now the leading opposition party in El Salvador. The FMLN's military structure has been dismantled and its weapons destroyed.”
1995-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3528 (1995) · source
“States wishing to put their neighbours at ease join the NPT. States seeking international legitimacy join the NPT. Today there over 170 States parties to the Treaty, and soon more will become members. As President Clinton said on 1 March 1995, the NPT is the principal reason why the spread of nuclear weapons has not been more rapid or more extensive. It is our firm hope that States share with us the goal of supporting this valuable Treaty and the entire non- proliferation regime. It is in this spirit that we adopt this resolution today.”
1995-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3514 (1995) · source
“As the resolution calls for, the United States accepts its obligations under the NPT. We reaffirm our commitment to article VI of the NPT, which calls for good faith negotiations aiming towards nuclear disarmament. We are also actively involved in negotiations to achieve a comprehensive test ban and we look forward to the negotiations to achieve a treaty on the cut-off of fissile material. We joined France, the United Kingdom and the Russian Federation in reaffirming these goals in a joint declaration in Geneva on 6 April. And we are committed to ratifying the START II Treaty and going beyond it. The nuclear arms race is over. Today, largely because of the success of the NPT, non-proliferation has become a norm in world politics. States wishing to demonstrate their peaceful intent readily join the NPT.”
1995-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3514 (1995) · source
“These goals, and the efficient functioning of the NPT's verification and monitoring mechanisms, have been a fundamental element of global security for 25 years. That is why the assurances in this resolution are offered to States in full compliance with the Treaty. And that is why my Government hopes that this resolution will be seen by others as a further argument in favour of the indefinite extension of the NPT, even though these security assurances are not linked to the extension question. As I said before, because there is a Treaty, we can offer these assurances. If the NPT is permanent; if it is fully complied with and if it is universal, not only do these assurances become more meaningful: they suggest a day when they may also prove to be unnecessary.”
1995-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3514 (1995) · source
“The coordinated sponsorship of this resolution by all the permanent members and the positive and negative assurances are significant advances over the Council's effort 25 years ago. Security Council resolution 255 (1968) was not co-sponsored or voted for by all nuclear- weapon States parties to the NPT, nor did it incorporate both positive and negative security assurances. Indeed, the stable environment created by the NPT has helped make possible the security assurances in the resolution we have just adopted. The resolution's very first paragraph encompasses the three aspects of the NPT: prevention of nuclear war, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, and cooperation in the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.”
1995-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3514 (1995) · source
“And they will seek Council action to provide the necessary assistance to the State victim: this assistance can include humanitarian and technical aid, help in getting compensation from the aggressor, and, most importantly, appropriate measures to settle the dispute and restore international peace and security. On 5 and 6 April, each of the permanent members issued national declarations which include so-called negative security assurances: explanations of the circumstances under which we will not use nuclear weapons. These national declarations are referred to in paragraph 1 of the resolution. They are realistic, serious and feasible considerations - the only basis on which credible security assurances can be based - and are highly responsive to the concerns expressed by non- nuclear-weapon States.”
1995-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3514 (1995) · source
“In addition, this resolution elaborates a series of measures that the Council will consider taking in the catastrophic event of nuclear aggression, including possible measures to restore international peace and security. With the adoption of this resolution, these assurances are inscribed firmly in the United Nations framework. This resolution recognizes the legitimate interest of the non-nuclear-weapon States in receiving assurances from the nuclear-weapon States. It promises that, in the event that the non-nuclear-weapon States are the victims of an act or a threat of nuclear aggression, the Security Council - and above all its nuclear-weapon States members - will be immediately involved. Although any State can bring such a matter to the Council's attention, the nuclear-weapon States promise that they will do so.”
1995-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3514 (1995) · source
“Mr. President, I should like to begin by expressing to you our congratulations as you assume your duties as President of Security Council for this month. We look forward to a productive month under your able and gracious guidance. I should also like to thank Ambassador Li Zhaoxing for his effective and even-handed leadership of the Security Council during March. Today we have taken an important step towards making the world safe from the use of nuclear weapons. The nuclear-weapon States parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) - which are also the permanent members of the Security Council - have cooperated in offering coordinated assurances to the non-nuclear-weapon States parties to the Treaty. This resolution incorporates those assurances, directly or by reference.”
1995-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3514 (1995) · source
“My Government acknowledges and respects the interest of the United Nations and the Security Council in the peace process. We support the vital work of the United Nations agencies and the United Nations Special Coordinator to improve economic conditions. We must disapprove, however, of any effort to redirect the negotiating process agreed to previously by the parties. The authority of the Security Council should be invoked only wisely, sparingly and at the proper time.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505 (1995) · source
“They remain committed to their agreements and to the process. Surely at this sensitive time no member of this Council would propose making it more difficult for the parties to move forward in those talks. My Government believes that debate here can only sour the atmosphere and deflect the parties from the need to work together on the path they have set for themselves. The United States remains actively engaged with the parties to help them work through these concerns. Secretary of State Christopher will travel to the Middle East next week to consult with key regional parties. He will explore ways to consolidate agreements already reached and to lay the basis for future progress. Therefore, the United States delegation must oppose any activity that would only complicate efforts to spur the negotiating process.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505 (1995) · source
“My Government believes it would not be productive or useful for the Council to involve itself now in a question that the parties have agreed to cover when they address permanent status issues in their negotiations. Our conviction on this point is reinforced by the ability the parties have demonstrated to address difficult issues and to resolve them, as demonstrated by their agreements on the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area, and on the Preparatory Transfer of Powers and Responsibilities. Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are currently engaged in talks on an extensive and difficult list of issues. A balance must be found that addresses both Israel's security concerns and the Palestinians' political and economic concerns. The parties are making serious efforts to find that balance.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505 (1995) · source
“The United States believes that the ultimate test for our activities in the Security Council must be whether our actions serve the cause of peace. My Government doubts that Council activity on this subject at this time is likely to pass that test. The prestige and authority of the Security Council are important assets. At critical moments, the Council has exercised its authority to further international peace and security, with a very lasting influence. Resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) have long provided a basis for negotiations and, as the foundation of the Madrid process, are examples of the positive role played by the Security Council. The Declaration of Principles signed by the parties in September 1993 represents an agreed approach to the negotiating process.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505 (1995) · source
“Its failure to pass is regrettable, but that does not change the fact that a strict regime of economic measures directed at the Pale Serbs is already embodied in legal, binding resolutions of this Council, whose requirements are clear and unequivocal. We will continue our efforts to assure the firm application of the Council's measures in order to persuade the Pale Serbs that acceptance of the Contact Group proposal is in their interest and that rejection is not.”
1994-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3475 (1994) · source
“Under resolution 943 (1994), trade across the border between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is restricted to foodstuffs, medical supplies and clothing for essential humanitarian needs. The draft resolution would have addressed a serious discrepancy between these requirements and actual practice - specifically, the transshipment of prohibited goods from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) through Bosnia to the United Nations Protected Areas in the Republic of Croatia. It is essential that the international community maintain its efforts to isolate the Pale Serbs and secure their acceptance of the Contact Group proposals. That is why we voted tonight for the draft resolution.”
1994-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3475 (1994) · source