resolutions 660 (1990) and 662 (1990) establish the way to settle the crisis: complete, ismediate and unconditional Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait, the restoration of Kuwait’s legitimate Government and , of course, the release of all hostages. Until that time the fotetnational community, through resolution 661 (1990) and its wcctaasor resolutions, has 8et a high and a rising penalty upon Iraq for each passing day that it fails to abandon its aggression. These penalties are beginning to take effect, and bellicose language from Baghdad cannot compensate for the perils of isolation. Threats only prolong the needless suffering of the Iraqi people. Iraq has been quarantined because its brutal actions have separated it from the community of nations. There simply cannot be business as usual. In fact, there can be no economic exchanges with Iraq at all. Today the United States, together with other membeis of the Council, supports a new resolntion and additional measures. W6 S/PV.2943 28-30 First, we explicitly state that resolution 661 (1990) will include commercial air traffic. This demonstrates once again that the international community is prepared to plug any loophole in the isolation of Iraq. Secondly, we agree to consider measures against any Government that might attempt to evade the international quarantine. No temptation of minor gain should lead any Government to complicity with Iraq's assault on international legality and decency. I would even say that the more effective the enforcement of sanctions, the more likely there will be a peaceful resolution of this conflict. Thirdly, we remind the Government of Iraq that it is not free simply to disregard its international obligations , especially the humanitarian provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention. Each and every day that Iraqi officials flout norms of elementary decency makes it that much more difficult for Iraq to resume ita 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from a high-ranking official, likely from the United Nations or the United States, addressing the crisis in Kuwait. The main topic is the economic sanctions imposed on Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait. The speaker emphasizes the importance of enforcing these sanctions to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief