Kingdom of Spain
Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar
Spain, which holds a temporary seat on the UN Security Council, was an early supporter of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, although it has not contributed military forces to the invasion or occupation. Jose Maria Aznar was elected Prime Minister of Spain in 1996. The following is excerpted from Prime Minister Aznar’s address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2003.I speak to you today as the prime minister of a democratic, free, and prosperous country. For Spaniards, liberty and the rule of law are two precious achievements, allowing us to make progress. With our efforts, we have…
