All of us who are convinced that our military needs all the support the government and public will provide are pleased that he will have his chance to do just that. Alex Morrison chanceconvincegovernment Change image and share on social
However, I think, first of all, that what's happening in Sierra Leone is going to have the great influence on those governments who will be asked to provide forces to the Congo. Second, of course, the Security Council has no professional military advice organized in any way. Alex Morrison adviceaskcongo share on social
As Brian Urquhart has said quite correctly, I don't think that individual countries in the international community can stand aside and let all of these slaughters continue without doing anything. Alex Morrison briancommunitycontinue Change image and share on social
I do believe that the United Nations needs to have more exacting, more enhanced professional standards for the military peacekeepers that are deployed. Alex Morrison deployenhanceexact Change image and share on social
I also believe that member states of the United Nations should live up their obligations to pay their dues. Alex Morrison duelivemember Change image and share on social
I think there has to be greater heed paid by the Security Council members to military advice. Alex Morrison advicecouncilgreat Change image and share on social
I would hate to see operations in the Congo held hostage to Sierra Leone but I really think that's the way it's got to be. At one point we've got to decide to get it right and we've got to be professional. Alex Morrison congodecidehate share on social
I think they do have to get it right in Sierra Leone. There has to be something in there now to establish confidence, to stabilize the situation, and then to move to some sort of political negotiations. Alex Morrison confidenceestablishleone share on social
We know darned well that in Bosnia, certain governments and the secretary had said tens of thousands are needed in Srebrenica and those people were never provided. Alex Morrison bosniadarngovernment Change image and share on social
We can no longer stand for the Security Council passing resolutions and then in effect heaving alongside and taking a vacation. We cannot leave it to the secretary general to go cap in hand. Alex Morrison alongsidecapcouncil Change image and share on social
