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2003-03-12

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2003-03-12

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1. “We reaffirm that Iraq should disarm immediately and unconditionally and should meet in full its obligations under resolution 1441 (2002). In that respect, as proposed, the introduction of a timeframe for the implementation of the resolution is justified. Based on that, we would like to associate ourselves with those delegations that voiced support for the draft resolution sponsored by Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. We do believe that the draft resolution offers a sound basis to the Security Council for meeting its responsibilities and for taking necessary and effective action to compel immediate Iraqi compliance. As we have reiterated all along, no State should be allowed to breach its obligations under mandatory resolutions of the Security Council, especially when international peace and security are put at risk.”

   2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source

2. “As demonstrated by the recent report of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC), despite some progress in cooperation, Iraq continued to fail to meet requirements of resolution 1441 (2002) - namely, to offer a full, accurate and complete declaration and to engage in voluntary, unconditional and active cooperation with UNMOVIC and the International Atomic Energy Agency. In that respect, we note Iraq's alarming record, as Iraq has already been found to be in material breach of 16 previous resolutions over a period of 12 years. Therefore, my delegation believes that Iraq's continued possession of weapons of mass destruction represents a direct and active threat to international peace and security.”

   2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source

3. “At the outset, on behalf of my delegation, let me express how pleased we are to see you, Sir, presiding over this meeting of the Security Council that is important to the entire international community. We wish you every success. I should also like to express our appreciation to your predecessor, Ambassador Gunter Pleuger of Germany, for his skilful leadership of the Security Council last month. We hope that the current meeting of the Security Council will make substantial progress in resolving issues on Iraq. We are indeed in a situation in which we all have to make critical choices.”

   2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source