Bush reluctant on UN role in Iraq but open to constitution aid
President Bush signaled reluctance to expand UN authority in Iraq while endorsing its help to draft a new Iraqi constitution. He contrasted the push for sovereignty steps with U.S. aims, noting support for constitution and elections before transfer of authority, and cited UN resolution 1441 as the authority for the war. He urged UN involvement in rebuilding Iraq, Afghanistan, and tackling global issues.
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Bremer and Iraq sovereignty clash over council veto
A U S official said Paul Bremer will veto any council move to sovereignty or to replace U.S. troops with a local security force. The Governing Council seeks early power while Bremer insists on a seven step constitutional path to a democratically elected Iraqi government by late 2004 or early 2005.
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