[War] US: UN Matters

[John Penta]

"UN Matters"
3 May 2014
Amb. Dave Rogers
USA
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<Security Council>
"The President calls the Security Council to order in closed session."
spoke the Japanese delegate. "I see that Ambassador Rogers of the
United States wishes to speak."

"Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, the United States of America
agrees in principle with the Chinese draft currently under
translation, though we will of course await the English translation
before fully agreeing. However, we wonder, given the global
environment, as to the Chinese position regarding measures under
Article 41?

"Contrary to popular perception, the United States would prefer to
avoid having to use force to get the Iranians out.
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Actions:
1. US agrees in principle with Chinese resolution, awaiting the
English (read: posted) copy before fully agreeing.
2. US suggests use of telecommunications and transport cutoffs -
essentially, fencing Iran off from the outside world - as a means of
pressure that avoids war.
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ADMIN decision:

Uh. we keep forgetting to update the Sec Council Members. So, until
2016, the non-perms are...

Canada, Germany, Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Fiji, Marshall
Islands, Ethiopia, Botswana