Is the defence of the legitimate interests of the Kuwaiti Government really the Concern that has led the United States &legation to act. as it is Qing now, or is it the hegemonist and interventionist arrbitions of the United States in the Middle Fast? My delegation has no iioubt as to what the answers to those questions would be, but the Council ard the international community have no reason fff mY doubt in that regard either. The draft resolut?on before us uas originally received by all of us in an almost identical version when it was faxed to us from the United States Mission at 5.48 p.m. on Friday, 3 August. Now an attempt is being made to justify this on the ground that Iraq has failed to carry out the withdrawal of its forces from Kuwaiti territory or by interpreting various statements made at Baghdad on Sunday or *at has been said here by the Permanent Representative of Iraq. But that is not the truth. The plan to impose sanctions on Iraq actually existed before we entered this new phase of Security Council deliberations, at a time when no one even icnew about the statement made by the Iraqi Government , also on 3 August, to the effect that it was going to commence the withdrawal of its troops from Kuwait. But apart from this, while we were discussinq or negotiating or holding consultations on this draft resolution, the United States Government sent a continqent of marines to the territory of Liberia. I do not recall any consultatlone held on that subject. E am not aware of any Security Council resolution or rquest made by any qroup of States to invite JJnited States narinea to en&r the territory of Liberia without rwnlh S/PV.2933 42 (Mr. Alaccon da Quesada, Cuba) 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic speech or statement, likely from a representative of the Kuwaiti government or a country supporting Kuwait, addressing the United Nations Security Council. The content revolves around the conflict between Iraq and Kuwait, and the speaker is questioning the motives behind the United States' actions. The text mentions military actions, sanctions, and territorial disputes, suggesting a focus on international politics and conflict resolution.

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