Chirac rejects draft UN resolution for Iraq

[ConcernedCanuk]

"Rome — French President Jacques Chirac said Saturday he was disappointed by a new U.S.-drafted UN resolution on Iraq, which foresees a step-by-step transfer of authority to an interim postwar administration in Baghdad but sets no timetable for a handover of sovereignty.

The United States faces a tough task in passing its resolution, even after submitting a new version last week that it said addressed some concerns. UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan made it clear he opposes the draft, which offers the United Nations only a marginal role in Iraq's political process.

Mr. Chirac said the new draft contained “little progress overall compared” with the previous resolution."

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"Washington, which is pushing for more international troops and money to help shoulder the burden of rebuilding Iraq, hopes that the resolution can be adopted ahead of an Oct. 23-24 Iraq donors meeting in Madrid."


Chirac rejects draft UN resolution for Iraq

OK - so Bush ignored the UN b4 the invasion - now he wants their "endorsement" and help -

I think the BFEE is gonna be real careful about going ahead without UN approval in the future

Maybe the International Community is gonna NOT cowtow to Bu$co's demands ?

( One can always hope - no?)

[hang a left]

1. It is almost like they don't want any help.

They'll just suck us dry. Chaos here and abroad.

[ixion]

2. yep, they're just that stupid

they'd rather bankrupt the US and hold on to their unilateralist attitude than actually compromise.

More evidence that the Bush cabal is unfit to run the country.

[Barrett808]

3. AEI/PNAC/Neo-cons don't want help

They sincerely believe that bringing in the UN will only slow things down.

Personally, I don't think a UN-commanded force would fare any better than the US; they would still be seen as foreign occupiers.

[MetaTrope]

4. The neocons will have their own little kingdom established in Iraq

by the time the Revolution comes to drive them out of America.