United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland
Secretary Jack Straw
The United Kingdom contributed significant forces in the March 2003 coalition invasion of Iraq, and its military continues to occupy the southern portion of the nation. It is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Jack Straw was appointed Foreign Secretary in 2001. He served as British Home Secretary from 1997 to 2001. The following is excerpted from Secretary Straw’s address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2003.I begin by paying a tribute to Dr. Akila Al-Hashimi, a senior member of the Iraqi Governing Council, who died earlier today.I had the privilege of meeting Dr….
