PORPHYROGENITUS POINTS OUT THIS <A HREF=”http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm?id=1047337268nL10378933&Section=Main&page=Home&%20channel=IRAQ%20CRISIS%20%2D%20latest%20development
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MADRID, March 10 (Reuters) – Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, an active supporter of the United States on Iraq, on Monday linked the “material interests” of France, Russia and China in Iraq to their opposition to the use of force there.

Spain, currently on the U.N. Security Council, has joined the United States and Britain in backing a tough new resolution giving Iraq little time to disarm or face military strikes.

“We don’t have any material interests in Iraq…France has material interests in Iraq. Russia has material interests in Iraq. China has material interests in Iraq. We don’t have any,” Aznar told Telecinco television in drawing a distinction between governments on opposing sides within the U.N. Security Council.

Asked by the interviewer if those interests explained the French, Russian and Chinese positions on Iraq, Aznar said, “That’s a question only they can answer.”

“Simply, it seems to me they are on the wrong path and should be adding more pressure on (Iraqi President) Saddam Hussein…They have the wrong orientation,” Aznar said. . . .

“What is the alternative to security today that the United States offers to the world? … Can you really think about fighting against terrorism without the participation of the United States?” Aznar asked.

Funny that John Kerry didn’t mention that when he was putting down our coalition.