Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-02-12-Speech-3-229"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-02-12"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Unexploded ordnance and depleted uranium ammunition2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030212.7.3-229"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-02-12-Speech-3-2302
lpv:speaker	lp:Bas Belder2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation to the EU-Romania Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; EDD (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 substitute; AFCO (2002-09-25--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Member States of ASEAN, south-east Asia and the Republic of Korea (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 unknown; ChristenUnie - Staatkundig Gereformeerde Parti (2002-03-18--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with the United States (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, war and justice: a tense relationship, if not a . Is war without violation of human rights possible? For the combatants there is always the dilemma that showing too much respect for rights and obligations can lead to defeat, especially if you doubt the other party’s respect for the principles of combat. These truths must not undermine our support for the application of humanitarian law to warfare and its development. That is why I welcome the negotiations on the question of unexploded ammunition left over from warfare. In particular, there is a need for clarification of the responsibility for unexploded bombs that are left behind. After all, unexploded bombs and shells continue to injure many people long after the end of an armed conflict. The main role that I see for the European Commission is that of coordinating, informing and where necessary supporting Member States. Accumulation of powers tends to lead to confusion rather than to practical help for the victims. On the other hand the tension between justice and reality should make us cautious. Our respect for international treaties must not be allowed to degenerate into misuse of this field of the law for political purposes. After all, facile censure ultimately undermines the support for the principles of combat. That is why I do not support the amendments of the Greens. They confine themselves to one-sided criticism of one single nation while the conduct of many countries is extremely dubious in the light of international humanitarian law applicable in armed conflicts."@en1

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