[Vision2020] Meanwhile, back at the war

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In a message dated 4/8/03 9:54:07 AM, carlwestberg846@hotmail.com writes:

<< President Bush, speaking in Northern Ireland today, spoke of a limited 
role 

for the United Nations in a post-war Iraq, limited to humanitarian and 

advisory roles.  The United States and Britain would choose the government. >>

Not according to this story by Reuters:

"''We are of course agreed... that there will be a vital role for the United 
Nations in the reconstruction of Iraq,'' Blair said after holding talks with 
Bush.

Bush used the same words, before spelling out their vision for the two 
remaining stages after U.S and British forces take administrative control in 
the immediate aftermath of war.

''We will move as quickly as possible to place governmental responsibilities 
under the control of an interim authority composed of Iraqis from both inside 
and outside the country,'' Bush said.

''The interim authority will serve until a permanent government can be chosen 
by the Iraqi people,'' he added.

''Rebuilding of Iraq will require the support and expertise of the 
international community. We are committed to working with international 
institutions, including the United Nations, which will have a vital role to 
play in this task,'' he added."


Walter Steed