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“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.” quote by Condoleezza Rice
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“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.”

Condoleezza Rice

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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.

Key Takeaway

Insist on compliance with past agreements.

Themes

politics international law enforcement

Mood

serious determined

Type

political diplomatic

When to use this quote

  • diplomatic negotiations
  • UN deliberations
  • policy enforcement

Key Concepts

UN resolutions sanctions accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can the UN ensure compliance without escalating conflict?
  • What are the risks of refusing negotiations?
A Different Perspective

Enforcement may be limited by geopolitical interests.

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