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1994-05-25

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1. “I should like to begin, Sir, by congratulating you on behalf of my delegation and on behalf, personally, of Ambassador Albright on the assumption of your responsibilities as President of the Security Council, and we look forward very much to working with you in the course of this month. I should also like to express my gratitude to those members of the Council who have expressed appreciation for Ambassador Albright's role in the past month, and I will certainly convey those greetings to her. This draft resolution would have reaffirmed decisions already taken by the Council in previous resolutions.”

   1994-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3475 (1994) · source

2. “It is imperative that we avoid any unnecessary delay in bringing to justice those responsible for serious breaches of international humanitarian law.”

   1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

3. “The Commission also will need adequate funding to be able to accomplish its duties. We strongly encourage Member States voluntarily to provide the necessary funds. Our goal must be individual accountability and responsibility for grave violations of international humanitarian law in Rwanda. We must fix responsibility on those who have directed these acts of violence. In so doing, we can transform revenge into justice, affirm the tule of law and, hopefully, bring this horrible cycle of violence to a merciful close. Finally, now that the Council has laid the groundwork for confronting the humanitarian tragedy in Rwanda, it must be ready to respond as quickly as possible to the Commission's report.”

   1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

4. “We call upon the Secretary-General to ensure that the work of the Special Rapporteur is taken into account by the Commission of Experts. The Commission of Experts must build upon the work of the Special Rapporteur and work with him to carry out its mandate without duplicating his efforts. The role of the High Commissioner for Human Rights as coordinator of human rights activity throughout the United Nations system is, of course, vital in this regard. It is critical as well that all organs of the United Nations system, all Member States and all other parties cooperate fully and closely with the Commission. Members and expert staff of the Commission will need access to evidence and to sites where atrocities occurred, and they must be permitted, as the draft resolution urges, to gain that access.”

   1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

5. “Since 6 April, over 200,000 people have been hunted down and killed in politically motivated ethnic violence and genocide. Hundreds of thousands more have been forced to flee to neighbouring countries. As the Council recognizes by passage of this draft resolution today, the international community demands that those who have committed these atrocities be held accountable. As Secretary of State Christopher told the United States Senate only yesterday, "It is clear that there is genocide. There are acts of genocide in Rwanda, and they ought to be pursued". This resolution continues the process begun by the appointment of a Special Rapporteur for Rwanda by the Commission on Human Rights. Thus, we acknowledge here that implementation of human rights standards must be an integral part of every United Nations action taken on Rwanda.”

   1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

6. “It is a special honour to me to be among the first to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. Knowing that you will bring to bear upon our full and ever-growing agenda the wisdom of experience and your wide-ranging diplomatic skills, I am confident that we are in good hands for the month of July. I should also like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the dedicated and adept way in which your predecessor, Ambassador Al-Khussaiby, guided us through our intense work during the month of June. By its action here today, the Council takes another important step towards bringing to justice those responsible for the horrible acts of slaughter and destruction committed in Rwanda.”

   1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source

7. “As the Secretary-General has made clear in his recent report on Somalia, this is a last chance - continued delay in the reconciliation process or the outbreak of renewed violence will prompt the international community to draw the appropriate conclusions. The Secretary-General noted in his report that, under such circumstances, he would not hesitate to recommend an end to this mission. We strongly support the tough message the Secretary- General has attempted to deliver to the Somali factions. The international community has expended considerable resources and many lives to help Somalia. Absent unambiguous indications to the contrary, the international community is not prepared to continue helping a people who seem unwilling to help themselves.”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

8. “The resolution puts those most responsible for obstructing forward movement on notice: it is time for Somalis simply to get on with the job of moving towards political reconciliation. Our support for this measure today is predicated on this understanding of its meaning. The restoration of normality in Somalia is primarily a job for the Somalis themselves. Outsiders, including the United States, remain willing to help Somalia, but it is up to the Somalis themselves to make the difficult decisions needed to bring about political reconciliation. In supporting this resolution the United States believes that the Somali factional leaders must understand that they hold the key to their country's future progress. We urge them to do so my implementing the agreement between them - the Nairobi Declaration of 24 March.”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

9. “The resolution we have adopted today comes at what the Secretary-General rightly calls "a defining moment" (S/1994/614, para. 70). This resolution underscores the growing impatience of the international community with the pace of progress towards national reconciliation in Somalia which is best evidenced by the failure of the parties to meet yesterday as scheduled after three prior postponements. The adjustment in the length of the mandate's renewal to four months and the provision for a review of progress is therefore not an empty exercise. We believe that the Somali parties are paying close attention to what this body does. This is not a time for routinely conducting business as usual.”

   1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source

10. “We will vote today in favour of the present draft resolution as a means to spur both parties to successfully conclude their negotiations and bring an end to the violence that has torn Angola apart.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

11. “This Security Council draft resolution puts the leaders of Angola on notice that the patience of the international community is wearing thin. We trust they will understand and respond appropriately to this message. But I wish today to end on a positive note. The United States stands ready to join the international community in implementing a peace accord. We look to the leaders of Angola to give us this opportunity to work together for the future of the people of Angola. Mr. President, as your tenure as the Council's Chair draws to a close, know how much we esteem your efforts during this month of May. Your responsibilities have been grave and honourably discharged.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

12. “As the responsible parties pursue their violent and ultimately meaningless attempt to secure minor tactical advantages, millions of Angolans suffer the constant threat of hunger, injury and death. This outrage will continue until Angola's leaders have the courage and the sense of responsibility to choose peace over war. We are heartened by reports that the Government of Angola has accepted the proposal put forward by the mediation. We join others in urging UNITA to do likewise, and we would underscore the words in the draft resolution now before the Council which call on both parties to take the next steps now to finalize any details still outstanding. The decision before them is clear; the correct choice is obvious.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

13. “The world yearns for peace. Peoples everywhere want to enrich life, not take it; they wish to build, not destroy. We in the Council, under your able leadership, Mr. President, have worked long hours to serve these aspirations and to advance the cause of peace. And where there is hope, none of us stint; all are ready to strengthen the peacemakers. But, unfortunately, we have learned that not all share our common purpose. Beyond this Chamber there are those who would paint their native soil with the blood of its sons and daughters. It is time for them to see the light. Despite the promise of peace offered by the Lusaka talks, fighting has intensified, and new military offensives have been launched.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

14. “We _ note particularly the need for full deployment of the new National Civil Police, for completion of the land transfer and reform programme, for assistance to ex-combatants and for fulfilment of all recommendations of the Commission on the Truth. It is our belief that ONUSAL can and will continue to provide important assistance and advice during the final stage of implementation of the Peace Accords. We welcome the intent of the Secretary-General, as conveyed in his report of 11 May, to continue reducing ONUSAL as it meets its objectives. We must stress the importance of continued monitoring of ONUSAL's expenses, a key element in the sound management of any peacekeeping operation. We look forward to the Secretary-General's report in August on these most important issues.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

15. “My Government must recognize the singular role played by outgoing President Alfredo Cristiani in effecting the heartening transition to peace. Similarly, this transition would not have been possible without the cooperation and commitment of the FMLN. The just-completed timetable for the implementation of pending agreements testifies to this continuing cooperation between the parties. We very much welcome the commitment made by President-elect Armando Calder6en Sol, reiterated here in New York, to the Peace Accords in their entirety, and his pledge to carry forward with this noble advance towards the creation of what he has called a "completely new El Salvador". Much remains to be done, however, in implementing important elements of those Accords.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

16. “The step the Council takes today in renewing the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) signifies not only the continued success of this operation for the international community, but, moreover, a triumph for the people of El Salvador, a triumph of peace over adversity, democracy over war, conciliation over animosity. On behalf of my Government, I congratulate the people of El Salvador - and praise them- on the successful completion of elections which saw the participation of all sides in a peaceful, if imperfect, political milestone. ONUSAL's role in the Salvadorian peace process has been absolutely essential. This process has transformed political life in El Salvador and brings the hope of a bright future for a country that just a few years ago was tormented by the violent polarization of society.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

17. “South Africa's first non-racial election, last month, and the inauguration of President Mandela on 10 May capped that nation's successful struggle against apartheid and opened the way for South Africa to join the family of democracies. This resolution is an important step to bring South Africa into the fold of the community of democratic nations. We hope to see South Africa play a leading role - through the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the United Nations - in promoting peace and stability in its region and its continent. This is an historic moment in the United Nations relationship with South Africa. The international community and the people of South Africa are united in the goal of ensuring that South Africa becomes an active and positive member of the community of democratic States.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

18. “May I begin by warmly welcoming the attendance of the First Executive Deputy President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki. It is indeed an honour for us all that he and his delegation could be with us today, a day that is indeed historic. Today's vote in the Security Council is timely recognition of the dramatic changes that have taken place in South Africa, changes that this Organization helped bring about. The United Nations arms embargoes and related restrictions imposed by this body against South Africa contributed significantly to the demise of apartheid. Now that apartheid has been dismantled and non-racial democracy is taking root, these restrictions are simply no longer appropriate. My Government strongly and unequivocally supports this resolution, which calls for their immediate removal.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source