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S/I5255/Rev.2] SC

40
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Vote Recorded VoteS/PV.2615 Oct. 4, 1985

✓ Yes (13)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who have asked to be allowed to make statements following the voting.
Mr. Kasemsarn (Thailand)
My delegation would like to explain its vote with regard to paragraph 4 of the resolution. No matter how deplorable and regrettable the situation in Tunisia, we understand that there has not been, nor does there now exist, a state of war between the two countries involved. Therefore, the word *‘reparations” is not appropriate. We would prefer to see the word “compensation” used. However, the sens…
The President
As the representative of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, I shall now make a statement in connection with the vote. 249. The occasion for this meeting is a particularly sad one for the United States, stemming from a raid by one close friend into the territory of another. This tragic sequence of 250. Despite our deep and abiding friendship for the Tunisian Government and people, my Government could…
The President
The Security Council has thus conclused the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda.
Mr. Cafd Essebsi (Tunisia)
I said earlier that my country would like to continue to believe in the triumph of the principles of law and justice over the illegitimate and unwarranted use of force. I am happy that by their vote members of the Council have given us cause for hope. Tunisia expresses its heartfelt thanks. It congratulates the Council on rising to its noble task, in the accomplishment of which all peace-loving p…
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