Community Quote by Condoleezza Rice
“It is high time that the international community tell Saddam Hussein and his regime that this is not an issue of negotiation with the U.N. about obligations that they undertook in 1991.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Security Council Meeting, 2003
She urges the UN to enforce 1991 obligations, rejecting negotiations with Saddam Hussein's regime.
In simple terms: Call for enforcement, not negotiation.
Insist on compliance with past agreements.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- UN deliberations
- policy enforcement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the UN ensure compliance without escalating conflict?
- What are the risks of refusing negotiations?
Enforcement may be limited by geopolitical interests.