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I have been following the developments in Iraq with alarm and, specifically, the difficulties experienced in stabilising the country democratically following the fall of Saddam Hussein’s dictatorial regime. The frequent hostage taking and murder of Iraqis and foreigners, which presents a challenge to the international community and to the Iraqi Interim Government, cruelly reflects how much remains to be done in the country.
The European Union must bring to bear its experience in helping transitional situations and humanitarian emergencies, and must continue to support efforts towards transition, which will hopefully bring to a conclusion the ongoing process of returning self-determination to the Iraqi people and of the emergence of democracy in Iraq. The additional contribution proposed by the Commission, which I welcome, is a sign of this commitment.
I regret that the UN has not yet managed to take on all of its functions in Iraq and I hope that the Security Council continues to support the Interim Government, which it has already underlined by formally recognising its sovereign status.
I voted in favour of the joint motion for a resolution, which I feel is well balanced. I regret the amendments tabled by the Communists and by the Greens, which are tantamount to demagogy and to a lack of understanding of the situation. Fortunately they were rejected."@en1
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