Peters Call For Clear New Zealand Position On Post War Iraq
New Zealand First leader Rt Hon Winston Peters has called on the Prime Minister to clarify New Zealand’s position on the
post war Iraqi reconstruction.
“New Zealand has a proud record of constructive and humanitarian support of beleaguered members of the international
community and of standing by our allies,” said Mr Peters.
“The Prime Minister’s smart-alecky comments on foreign policy need to be set aside and a clear, unequivocal, unambiguous
statement should be made that New Zealand will meet its obligations by positively contributing to the maintenance of
peace, the establishment of order and the reconciliation and reconstruction of post war Iraq in the interests of global
peace and harmony.
“This is not about trade, or Prime Ministerial grandstanding – this is about humanity and it is time for Helen Clark to
swallow her pride and ensure that New Zealand maintains its Humanitarian reputation,” said Mr Peters.