Text of U.S.-British draft resolution on Iraq

Associated Press | February 24, 2003

[HAL9000]

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The text of the U.S.-British-Spanish draft resolution on Iraq:

Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, in particular its resolutions 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990, 678 (1990) of 29 November 1990, 686 (1991) of 2 March 1991, 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991, 688 (1991) of 5 April 1991, 707 (1991) of 15 August 1991, 715 (1991) of 11 October 1991, 986 (1995) of 14 April 1995, and 1284 (1999) of 17 December 1999, and 1441 (2002) of 8 November all the relevant statements of its president,

Recalling that in its resolution 687 (1991) the council declared that a cease-fire would be based on acceptance by Iraq of the provisions of that resolution, including the obligations on Iraq contained therein;

Recalling that its resolution 1441 (2002), while acknowledging that Iraq has been and remains in material breach of its obligations, afforded Iraq a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations under relevant resolutions,

Recalling that in its resolution 1441 (2002) the council decided that false statements or omissions in the declaration submitted by Iraq pursuant to that resolution and failure by Iraq at any time to comply with and cooperate fully in the implementation of, that resolution, would constitute a further material breach,

Noting, that in that context, that in its resolution 1441 (2002), the council recalled that it has repeatedly warned Iraq that it will face serious consequences as a result of its continued violations of its obligations,

Noting that Iraq has submitted a declaration pursuant to its resolution 1441 (2002) containing false statements and omissions and has failed to comply with, and cooperate fully in the implementation of, that resolution,

Reaffirming the commitment of all member states to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq, Kuwait, and the neighboring states,

Mindful of its primary responsibility under the charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security,

Recognizing the threat Iraq's noncompliance with council resolutions and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and long-range missiles poses to international peace and security,

Determined to secure full compliance with its decisions and to restore international peace and security in the area,

Acting under Chapter VII of the charter of the United Nations,

Decides that Iraq has failed to take the final opportunity afforded to it in resolution 1441 (2002).

Decides to remain seized of the matter.

[Catspaw]

Chirac and Schreoder's heads just blew up.

[Spruce]

What does "Decides to remain seized of the matter. " mean in Diplo-babble?

[Semper Paratus]

Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Read fine until this final line?!

Is that UN speak for "All your WMD's are belong to US"?

[Frank_Discussion]

Got video?

[HAL9000]

The next Security Council Resolution - not necessarily this one - will be #1466.

[WOSG]

"Decides to remain seized of the matter. "

What the heck does that mean????

Great resolution up until that point, btw.

[Catspaw]

I'd love it--but Chirac & Schroeder are going to having a news conference (or they've had it already), demanding MORE inspectors to go to Iraq and chase their tales.

And they wonder why we don't like them.

[My2Cents]

Those who disagree with this wording are the one's who have rendered the UN irrelevant, not Bush and Blair.

[1Old Pro]

Decides to remain seized of the matter.

TRANSLATION: We the U.N. have had a diplomatic seizure which in effect kills us and makes us useless and irrelevant.

[Wolfstar]

Doesn't read fine at all, because there's nothing in it as to consequences. All this language does is say Iraq hasn't complied with the previous resolutions. I am unalterably opposed to going to the UN or any international body to seek approval for actions the Commander-in-Chief, with authorization from the United States Congress, deems necessary to the defense of this nation. However, since the Administration chose this particular course of action, I expect the UN to authorize military action in no uncertain terms.

[WOSG]

2nd thought.

Every single thing here is absolutely true.

the french and Russians know they need to say 'yes' to this. so their options are (1) to say
'yes' but say we can still inspect or (2) insist we dont need another resolution. ... or (3) throw in the towel and let us go in.

[Clean_Sweep]

"Decides to remain seized of the matter."

This means that the matter is done, it is decided.

[big'ol_freeper]

They left this out:

Noting that France and Germany comprise an Axis of Weasel with not backbone or intestinal fortitude but abundant levels of ingratitude,

[Semper Paratus]

The wording is just a restatement facts that a ceasefire was conditioned upon Iraqi cooperation.

If the UN can't approve this no-brainer then Bush has proved their irrelevance and they should stick to giving out vaccine shots.

[ArrogantBustard]

"Decides to remain seized of the matter."
This means that the matter is done, it is decided.

Huh? And then what? Hans "Ignorance is" Blix goes back to Baghdad? A legion of "inspectors" goes to Baghdad? A squadron of B52s goes to Baghdad? The whole friggin' US military establishment goes to Baghdad?

[John Valentine]

The thing about this resolution is that it confirms that the condtions laid down in 1441 from which "serious consequenses" will follow, have been met.

Nothing more is required.

[Magoo]

Press conference over - Diplomacy failed, Declare UN insolvent and deal with Iraq.

[RoseofTexas]

ANOTHER RESOLUTION on top of the PAST RESOLUTION...GRRRRRR, which the UN will stall on the vote til mid April or May, giving SadDEMON enough time to hide more WMD while along promising to destroy the missles on hand...THIS IS ALL B.S.!!!!!!!!! The frickin UN knows it's harder to fight a war on those hot months!! Either we roll in two weeks or ALL IS LOST!! :(

[txrangerette]

It means to keep it on the front
burner to impose the "serious
consequences". Nothing is over,
or done, until the U.N. follows
through. Sheesh!

(And if they won't, Bush will!)