France Says Troops Would Prolong Conflict (No again to US)

[Nambe]

PARIS July 24 — (AP)

French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin on Thursday rejected a renewed U.S. appeal for more international military support for Iraq, saying that sending in French troops would only prolong a tense situation.

De Villepin also said the deaths Tuesday of Saddam Hussein's sons, Odai and Qusai, signaled "the end of an era" but warned they could spark more resistance from some Iraqis who might try to "avenge" the two sons.

"To build on a system that now exists (and) to add foreign forces to the coalition forces doesn't appear to us the best way to guarantee security in Iraq," de Villepin told France-Inter radio.

Before taking part in postwar Iraq, de Villepin said France wanted the United Nations take a larger role in reconstruction and stabilization.

"Only the United Nations can bring the guarantees of reconstruction necessary for the full international community to take part," de Villepin said. "Reconstructing Iraq is not easy." ---

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[young_at_heart]

2. It's so obvious....the UN is the answer!

The Bushites have tried to dismantle the UN with months of attacks. Here's hoping the world will not allow these bullies to ruin this organization!

[indictrichardperle]

3. ah, time for some more french toast

and some good french wine.

That is one sane democracy, that makes the world a better place.

BTW, at the neo-cons war celebration party the night of the invasion, Perle and his buddies boasted about "invading France". :mad: They were drinking champaign and toasting each other....im sure the 3rd ID would like to talk to them now.

[PartyPooper]

4. Viva La France!

Bon Jour! Merci!

:toast:

[grytpype]

5. Maybe if we rename freedom fries back to french fries... n/t

.

[TahitiNut]

7. Why not "pommes frites"??

:eyes:

[dArKeR]

6. Villepin's no to American call for troops in Iraq

http://jang.com.pk/thenews/jul2003-daily/25-07-2003/world/w9.htm