I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your selection of this topic for your presidency’s thematic discussion. We would also like to thank the speakers for their
contributions to our understanding of this issue. The United States agrees that the United Nations must acknowledge and strengthen the role …
As mandated by United Nations Security Council
resolution 1546 (2004), I am pleased to report to the Security Council, on behalf of the 30 countries making up the Multinational Force, on the efforts and progress of the Force in fulfilling its mandate.
There have been important developments since o…
Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this thematic debate. We compliment the Philippines delegation, especially Ambassador Baja, for its conduct of the presidency during this exceptional month. The leadership of your delegation resulting in the adoption of two resolutions at the summit-level meet…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, and also to thank Mr. Morris for his informative briefing on the correlation between hunger and peace and security in Africa. This is a highly appropriate topic for Security Council discussion.
The challenges in Africa represent a compelling call for internationa…
In Security Council resolution 1546 (2004), Council members agreed to review the mandate of the multinational force either at the request of the Government of Iraq or by 8 June 2005. To facilitate that review, I am pleased to report to the Security Council on behalf of the multinational force, with …
With today’s presidential statement, the members of the Security Council will demonstrate a renewed commitment to an improved post-conflict peacebuilding process. The United States welcomes this commitment with energy and enthusiasm. As Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in February of this ye…
I am pleased to represent the United States today at this special meeting of the General Assembly commemorating the victims of the Second World War and of the Holocaust. Our act of remembrance today must be repeated so that the scourge of war, hatred and intolerance is not repeated. The United Natio…
Pursuant to Security Council resolution 1546 (2004), I am pleased, on behalf of the multinational force, to report to the Security Council on the efforts of the multinational force and on its progress in fulfilling its mandate.
The situation in Iraq today is very different from that on which we rep…
The American people have a special place in their hearts for His Holiness Pope John Paul II. He came to the United States seven times, visiting cities as far from each other as New York and Anchorage, as well as many points in between. During his travels he won the respect and admiration of American…
Allow me to thank you, Sir, and your delegation for your endeavours during your presidency of the Council this month.
The adoption this month of two resolutions on the Sudan — peacekeeping and sanctions — demonstrates the Council’s strong commitment to fostering peace and stability throughout the S…
The United States voted in favour of the resolution supporting the extension of the present mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) through the end of July 2005. We agree with the
Security Council that UNIFIL continues to play a critical role in attempting to maintain stabil…
We recently witnessed one of the worst displays of natural destruction in history. More than 150,000 lives were lost in the 26 December earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Families have been struck by devastating grief, losing loved ones, homes and
livelihoods. The American people offer the…
Mr. President, we would like to congratulate you on the selection of this topic for your presidency’s thematic discussion, and we would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Guéhenno for his typically candid and clear report, as well as express our appreciation for the reports and comments of,…
