Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 April 2003

Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq: Statements.

 

As for the cost of aid, UNICEF is I understand indicating a short-term ballpark figure of approximately $166 million, a drop in the ocean in comparison to what the war itself is costing. I believe President Bush is currently seeking $76 billion from Congress to help continue the war effort. The message from this House, apart from the obvious message that the war should stop immediately, is that at European Union level and at the United Nations this Government must lead the efforts to direct the aid effort and the humanitarian effort. This project must not be left only to the United States and to Britain. The United Nations, as part of the process of rebuilding itself, must use the rebuilding of Iraq, and of hope in that country, as its first step.

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