Quotes on Iraq

Fran O’Sullivan provides some very useful quotes from Clark and Goff on how the war in Iraq is over.  A pity other media did not research these earlier on and ask some pointed questions:

Goff:

Government was considering to ensure New Zealand played its part in humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in post-conflict Iraq.

“We should all, however, acknowledge with great relief and satisfaction that the conflict was short”“New Zealand supports the establishment of the Governing Council of Iraq and welcomes the passage of this new resolution. It provides a sound basis for the engagement of the international community in the post-war reconstruction of Iraq.”

Clark:

“The Security Council resolution provides for those countries like ours, which did not participate in the war and are not occupying powers, to play a role in Iraq without acquiring the status of occupying powers.”

“The Government has always said that New Zealand was prepared to play a role in post-conflict Iraq”

And never forget – if the war in Iraq is not over, then Helen Clark sent NZ troops into that war.  You can’t have it both ways.