We advanced this resolution to assist them and those who are trying to help them in the region.

Our impression is that the council members have welcomed this resolution, and it enjoys strong support, ... but I'd hesitate to predict to you at this moment what the precise vote count is going to be.

This resolution helps pave the way for the increased security in Afghanistan upon which nearly everything else is dependent,

If the Security Council fails to act decisively in the event of further Iraqi violations this resolution does not constrain any member state from acting to defend itself against the threat posed by Iraq or to enforce relevant United Nations resolutions and protect world peace and security,

Resolution 1546 defines the key political tasks in which the United Nations shall play a leading and vital role to support Iraqi efforts. This resolution makes clear Iraq's sovereignty will be undiluted,

trying to get to consensus.