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To: GROUND ZERO™ who started this subject	10/25/2002 10:50:04 AM
From: calgal	Read Replies (1) of 8683

In surprise move, Russia circulates competing Iraq text URL:http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2002-10-25-iraq-resolution_x.htm UNITED NATIONS (AP) — In a surprise move, Russia and France began circulating proposals to significantly water-down a U.S. draft resolution on Iraq, removing language some say could authorize military force against Baghdad and limiting inspections on presidential sites, diplomats told The Associated Press. Both Russia and France had strongly opposed elements in the U.S. draft and six weeks of negotiations failed to win them over. The Russia text seemed to be more stridently opposed to the U.S. draft resolution while diplomats close to the negotiations said the French paper tried to bridge the American and Russian drafts in an effort to reach consensus within the Security Council. The competing drafts were sent to Security Council members ahead of a new round of negotiations which began Friday. The United States has been unable to secure support from Russia and France, either of which could veto the resolution which seeks to empower weapons inspectors and warns Iraq of "serious consequences" if it obstructs their work. The draft includes language interpreted by many in the council as a trigger for force should inspectors complain about Iraq's cooperation on the ground. The United States put forth its draft Wednesday after six weeks of negotiations and sought speedy approval. Among the five veto-wielding members of the Security Council, Russia appears to be the biggest obstacle. It rejected the U.S. draft immediately and has not ruled out a veto, saying it is worried about automatically sanctioning a military attack. Copyright 2002 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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