Seanad debates
Tuesday, 4 November 2003
Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements.
I was speaking in recent days to Mr. David Horgan from Petrel Resources, who was in Iraq. I understand he was on "Questions & Answers" last evening. He has been in Iraq four times since June and he has travelled all over the country, not just to Baghdad. He has been staying in small hotels and meeting the people. He talked to me about the changes that happen week by week and mentioned a few surprises he had come across. He emphasised what the Minister of State has said as regards internationalising the conflict by having the UN as pivotal to the restoration of authority and legitimacy in Iraq. I hope the points he has made will be listened to because I believe he has first-hand experience of what is happening on the ground. He advocates that elections should be held as soon as possible, which would lead to the restoration of a sovereign government.
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