“We can't anticipate every single detail, but we think this is a good framework, we think it deserves strong support from council members and we look forward to the vote tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock,”
“The lifting of sanctions marks a momentous event for the people of Iraq. After more than a decade of being frozen out of the world economy, it is time for the Iraqi people to benefit from their natural resources.”
“Resolution 1546 defines the key political tasks in which the United Nations shall play a leading and vital role to support Iraqi efforts. This resolution makes clear Iraq's sovereignty will be undiluted,”
“Our impression is that the council members have welcomed this resolution, and it enjoys strong support, ... but I'd hesitate to predict to you at this moment what the precise vote count is going to be.”
“The most effective way to ensure the delivery of humanitarian supplies will be as the allied forces move forward, secure their objectives, secure the cities, restore calm, security and peace to the various parts of the Iraqi nation,”
