104. In response to the point made by Mr. Alfonso Martinez, he said that the Sub-Commission was no more bound by the Security Council than it was by the Commission on Human Rights. However, he personally took the view that it was necessary to have the embargo and to have an exception to it. The Security Council had formulated an approach with which he agreed. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.34 page 14 105. Mrs. PALLEY proposed that the following operative paragraph be inserted between operative paragraphs 3 and 4: "Condemns threats made by President Saddam Hussein to use weapons of mass destruction, including chemical and biological weapons, in certain circumstances,". ~ 106. Mr. SUESCUN MONROY suggested that the meeting might be adjourned. 107. Mr. SAVOIA, speaking on a point of order, said that the multiplicity of oral amendments and sub-amendments was making discussion difficult. He therefore moved, in accordance with rule 65 (2) of the rules of procedure, that no action be taken on the amendments submitted. 108. Mr. HELLER and Mr. JOINET supported that motion. 109. Ihe CHAIRMAN said that the vote would be taken by secret ballot. 110. At the invitation of the Chairman. Mr. Eide and Mrs. Ksentini acted as tellers. 111. A vote was taken by secret ballot. 112. The motion by Mr. Savoia that no action be taken on the proposed amendments to the draft resolution was adopted by 17 votes to 6. with 1 abstention. 113. Mrs. KSENTINI pointed out that the Chairman had not invited speakers opposed to the motion to take the floor. The summary record of the second part of the meeting appears as document E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.34/Add.l. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to a meeting of a sub-commission discussing a draft resolution, specifically addressing a situation involving President Saddam Hussein and the threat of using weapons of mass destruction. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level international meeting. Given the context and content of the text, it is likely related to international relations, security, or human rights.

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