02-14-2003, 11:04 PM
Poloticians often dont make sense(ie logic behind his request), when they speak, but surprisingly they are sometimes right in the big picture.
Iraq has clearly violated the resolution, but France would like to turn a blind eye, because they have a profitable relationship with Iraq.
If France had stood up before and said "let Iraq alone" " they are not a problem". They would have a legitimate postion. I would disagree with it, but it would make sense.
Thats not the case. For various reason Geramany(populist Govt), France(money) and Russia(maybe money maybe just looking tough) are ignoring clear violations of a resolution they agreed to.
Ignoring your own resolution hurts you far more in the long run than making no resolution at all does.
Iraq has clearly violated the resolution, but France would like to turn a blind eye, because they have a profitable relationship with Iraq.
If France had stood up before and said "let Iraq alone" " they are not a problem". They would have a legitimate postion. I would disagree with it, but it would make sense.
Thats not the case. For various reason Geramany(populist Govt), France(money) and Russia(maybe money maybe just looking tough) are ignoring clear violations of a resolution they agreed to.
Ignoring your own resolution hurts you far more in the long run than making no resolution at all does.