In face of differing views over U.N. resolution, Bush calls German chancel

[Judi Lynn]

In face of differing views over U.N. resolution, Bush calls German chancellor
By Pete Yost, Associated Press, 6/1/2004 05:48

WASHINGTON (AP) Facing resistance from key countries, President Bush is trying to line up support for a U.N. resolution seeking to set the stage for stability in Iraq.

Bush called German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on Memorial Day, urging that the two nations work together on the U.S.- and British-backed resolution, the White House said.

Bush made the call on a day when he celebrated with the nation the sacrifices Americans have made in wars past and present. In Iraq, the number of U.S. military deaths since the war began has exceeded 800, and new violence erupted there Monday as U.S., U.N. and Iraqi officials worked on the planned June 30 turnover of political power.

An approach to the U.N. resolution spearheaded by China and supported by Germany, France and Russia would bolster the sovereign powers of the Iraqi interim government and extend far greater authority than the resolution introduced to the U.N. Security Council a week ago by Britain and the United States.
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http://www.boston.com/dailynews/153/wash/In_face_of_differing_views_ove:.shtml



Mona Lisa and Freedom Shepherd

[Kinkistyle]

1. "All Measures Necessary..."

The U.S.-British resolution would authorize American-led international forces to take ''all necessary measures'' to maintain security and prevent terrorism, while no mention is made of the Iraqi army, except the need for training.

Uh-huh. That reallly sounds like something that the entire Security Council could get behind!

[Jackpine Radical]

2. That headline was chopped, so I came in here to find out

WHAT Shrub called the German Chancellor.