 cptenaud says: From the story; Churkin (Russia): ". . . The statement made by Ambassador Khalilzad with regard to terror against the civilian population is absolutely unacceptable, particularly from the lips of the Permanent Representative of a country whose actions we are aware of, including with regard to civilian populations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Serbia. So if indeed we would like to find a military solution to this conflict, then let us try to find serious political solutions, and not indulge in propaganda, even if perhaps some politicians would like that. Whatever your policy might be, please do not undertake to engage in propaganda activities in the Security Council. . ." (p. 8) Khalilzad: ". . .I am taking the floor to respond to what Ambassador Churkin said in his earlier statement. We heard Ambassador Churkin's polemics, which did not respond to the call we have made for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to the status quo ante. He has acknowledged his Government's r I want to focus, however, on one point that Ambassador Churkin made. Ambassador Churkin referred to his Minister's phone conversation with Secretary of State Rice this morning. That conversation raises serious questions about Russia's objectives in this conflict. In that conversation, Foreign Minister Lavrov told United States Secretary of State Rice that the democratically elected President of Georgia - and I quote - "must go". I quote again: "Saakashvili must go". This is completely unacceptable and crosses the line. I want to ask Ambassador Churkin: is your Government's objective regime change in Georgia, the overthrow of the democratically elected Government of Georgia? Russia must aff... Clearly, Russia is pointing out that the U.S. is hardly in a position to rebuke other nations for the pursuit of aggressive war against smaller nations (particularly those involved in the energy trade). Moreover, it looks to me like Russia is threatening to reveal confidential communications between the U.S. and Russia concerning the invasion of Iraq (read: they have dirt on W.). This outcome will probably hobble U.S. foreign policy for many years. Not to give 'aid and comfort to the enemy,' but rivals for Caspian Sea Oil and other opponents of Western greed should start all their statements with: "You hypocrites," Then we could move on from there to perhaps touch on the real issues. |
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