US Working on Second UN Resolution on Iraq: Bush Confirms

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US Working on Second UN Resolution on Iraq: Bush Confirms

US President George W. Bush confirmed Tuesday that the United States is working with its friends on a second United Nations resolution to disarm Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.

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US President George W. Bush confirmed Tuesday that the United States is working with its friends on a second United Nations resolution to disarm Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.

"We're working with our friends and allies right now to get a new resolution out of the United Nations," Bush told reporters during a brief public appearance at the White House.

He said a second UN resolution "would be useful" although "it'snot necessary."

Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein "could even care less about the first resolution," Bush said. "He's in total defiance of (Resolution) 1441," which warned Iraq of "serious consequences" forfailing to disarm.

White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said later that the Bush administration is "continuing to work with our allies about the exact language and drafting of it. And as I indicated, it could bethis week, it could be next."

The new resolution would emphasize that Resolution 1441 said Iraq would face "serious consequences" if it did not disarm, a senior Bush administration official said Monday on condition of anonymity.

The proposed resolution will likely be "simple and to the point," he said. "It will be pretty comprehensive, brief and reiterate the essentials of (Resolution) 1441, which said Iraq would suffer 'serious consequences' if they do not disarm."

The official added that if the new resolution does not get the support of the Security Council in the next two weeks, US President George W. Bush will decide whether to move forward without UN backing.

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