I believe we saw the United Nations take one gigantic step towards obscurity, joining the League of Nations.
Official stances made by Security Council Members:
Maybe France has a place to put the impotent UN. They seem to need one another.
Official stances made by Security Council Members:
Russia
Russia says there is no evidence Iraq is rearming and wants a diplomatic resolution, but may change its position if Iraq doesn't increase cooperation
France
France says inspections are starting to work and hinted it could use its veto to block authorization for force.
China
China says it believes inspections should continue and Iraq can be disarmed peacefully.
Angola
Angola says inspections should continue in order to peacefully disarm Iraq.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria says it backs a peaceful resolution and could support U.S.-led military intervention without authorization
Cameroon
Cameroon says supports continued inspections and has no position regarding military action.
Germany
Germany says it insists Iraq must be disarmed peacefully and says it will not participate in force even if U.N. authorizes action continued inspections. Germany also says it has no position regarding military action.
Guinea
Guinea says it supports continued inspections and also says it has no position regarding military action.
Mexico
Mexico says it supports continued inspections and could support military action if authorized
Pakistan
Pakistan says it supports continued weapons inspections and a diplomatic resolution.
Spain
Spain says it supports the Bush administration's stance and believes action could start without authorization
Syria
Syria says Iraq is cooperating and sanctions should be lifted.
Maybe France has a place to put the impotent UN. They seem to need one another.