The United States, Great Britain, and Spain decided, over the weekend, not to go back to the United Nations for another resolution. At least, I am assuming this, as President Geeorge W. Bush met with American advisors this morning and, after deliberation, made the news public this morning.
Tonight, President Bush, on national television, gave Saddam Hussein and his two sons forty eight hours to leave Iraq. America will likely go to war. America has a supportive worldwide coalition of countries, even though some of the larger nations such as Canada, France, and Germany, have chosen not to support the removal of Saddam Hussein's weapons and potential threat to world peace. America has a twelve year history of cooperation with the U.N. in requiring Iraq to disarm.
According to the President: "Since then, the world has engaged in 12 years of diplomacy. We have passed more than a dozen resolutions in the United Nations Security Council. We have sent hundreds of weapons inspectors to oversee the disarmament of Iraq. Our good faith has not been returned."
He continued, "Recognizing the threat to our country, the United States Congress voted overwhelmingly last year to support the use of force against Iraq. America tried to work with the United Nations to address this threat because we wanted to resolve the issue peacefully. We believe in the mission of the United Nations. One reason the U.N. was founded after the second world war was to confront aggressive dictators, actively and early, before they can attack the innocent and destroy the peace.
"In the case of Iraq, the Security Council did act, in the early 1990s. Under Resolutions 678 and 687 -- both still in effect -- the United States and our allies are authorized to use force in ridding Iraq of weapons of mass destruction. This is not a question of authority, it is a question of will.
"Last September, I went to the U.N. General Assembly and urged the nations of the world to unite and bring an end to this danger. On November 8th, the Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 1441, finding Iraq in material breach of its obligations, and vowing serious consequences if Iraq did not fully and immediately disarm."
Personally, I don't think he needs any more permission.
Now, to loop this home to us. I have read recently that some workplaces are experienceing real problems because of the deployment of National Guard members overseas. If you are a police force of 11 and you have lost two officers to the war, this is a problem.
What other problems do you anticipate, now that war in Iraq is marching forward? How will this affect your workplace? Join the discussion in the Forum.
Warmly,
Susan
11:56:07 PM
Affects of War? 
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