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Originally posted by IowaStatePhiPsi
That Resolution never said a member of the United Nations may invade the nation of Iraq. Under the Charter of the United Nations a seperate resolution calling for armed force to be used would need to be passed. America's invasion of Iraq was illegal.
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It was not only implied, but according to Colin Powell, before 1441 was passed, he explicitly told the French ambassador that if they failed to comply (again,) there would be an invasion. The French ambassador acknowledged this.
When France voted for 1441, and subsequently attempted to block its enforcement, they undermined what little credibility that the UN had.
Vichy France lives.