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Text
of U.S.-British Draft Resolution on Iraq
UNITED
NATIONS, February 24 - The text of a draft resolution on Iraq, put to
the UN Security Council Monday by the United States, Britain and Spain:
The
Security Council
"Recalling
all its previous relevant resolutions, in particular its resolutions 661
(1990) of August 1990, 678 (1990) of 29 November 1990, 686 (1991) of 2
March 1991, 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991, 688 (1991) of 5 April 1991, 707
(1991) of 15 August 1991, 715 (1991) of 11 October 1991, 986 (1995) of
14 April 1995, 1284 (1999) of 17 December 1999 and 1441 (2002) of 8
November 2002, and all the relevant statements of its president,
"Recalling
that in its resolution 687 (1991) the council declared that a ceasefire
would be based on acceptance by Iraq of the provisions of that
resolution, including the obligations on Iraq contained therein,
"Recalling
that its resolution 1441 (2002), while acknowledging that Iraq has been
and remains in material breach of its obligations, afforded Iraq a final
opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations under relevant
resolutions,
"Recalling
that in its resolution 1441 (2002) the council decided that false
statements or omissions in the declaration submitted by Iraq pursuant to
that resolution and failure by Iraq at any time to comply with, and to
cooperate fully in the implementation, of that resolution, would
constitute a further material breach,
"Noting,
in that context, that in its resolution 1441 (2002), the council
recalled that it has repeatedly warned Iraq that it will face serious
consequences as a result of its continued violations of its obligations,
"Noting
that Iraq has submitted a declaration pursuant to its resolution 1441
(2002) containing false statements and omissions and has failed to
comply with, and cooperate fully in the implementation of that
resolution,
"Reaffirming
the commitment of all member states to the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Iraq, Kuwait and the neighboring states,
"Mindful
of its primary responsibility under the charter of the United Nations
for the maintenance of international peace and security,
"Recognizing
the threat of Iraq's non-compliance with council resolutions and
proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and long-range missiles
poses to international peace and security,
"Determined
to secure full compliance with its decisions and to restore
international peace and security in the area,
"Acting
under Chapter VII of the charter of the United Nations,
"Decides
that Iraq has failed to take the final opportunity afforded to it in
resolution 1441 (2002),
"Decides
to remain seized of the matter."
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