First of all, it seems to us that, far from contributing to Progress in the settlement of the conflict, the text and the imposition of the proposed sanctions at this time would instead tend to mmpl icate the situation even note at a tima when Iraq has begrn withdrawing its troops, as the representative of that country has reaffirmed here. Similarly, the draft resolution would facilitate the interventionist actions taking place in the region and being openly Promoted and proclaimed by the United States Governmsnt. The draft would also imps& the current aCtiOnS and efforts of the Arab States to arrive at a Solution. Furthermore, the draft resolution suffers from other defects that my delegation feels obliged to mention. To begin with, we are asked to apprWe specific sanctions that have alree.dy been imposed unilaterally by the principal developed Powers of the world. We are also presented with a situation in which a nunber of States - particularly the main promoter of the draft, the United States principles that I mentioned a few minutxs aqo. Peference is frequently made in our debates to th- p chanqes taking QbCe in the international arena. I won&r *other anyone really believes that what we have here ie also the expression of a change, of something new in international life. JB/lO S/PV. 2933 39-40 (Mr. Alarcon & Queaada, Cuba) Is the United States really concerned with defending the rights of weak States, of ~11 cmuntxiea? Is this really a defence of the principle of non-intervention? Are we really talktng about defence of ti principle of the non-use of force in inbrnational relations? Is it really the need to wonrote respect for the independence, aovereignty and territorial integrity of States that mtivates th@ United States to urge these sanctions against Iraq? Ia that really the reason? -/mh S/PV. 2933 41 NC. Alarcon & Quesada, Cuba) 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of Cuba at the United Nations, criticizing a proposed draft resolution and the actions of the United States. The speech focuses on the potential consequences of the resolution, including the exacerbation of the conflict and the undermining of the efforts of Arab states to find a solution. The representative also questions the motives of the United States and its commitment to principles such as non-intervention and the protection of weak states.

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