Was the question on Darfur asked by you, or someone else?:
What was the question asked? :
I stated that I had
just recently returned from Darfur and had met with many victims of the
brutality, faced the rebels, and worked with the humanitarian aid workers who
are being beaten and killed in unprecedented numbers. I further stated that Sen
Edwards and others believe that establishing a no-fly zone was an answer in
Darfur even though many NGO's state that a no-fly zone would make it more
difficult to deliver services. I then asked the Senator what he would do to
stop the atrocities and force Sudan to be more accountable.
Summary of the candidate's response:
The Senator
responded that there are several things he would do as President.
First, as President
he would ensure that more than 26,000 UN forces be deployed to Sudan to ensure
the safety of the residents in the camp.
Secondly, he would
ensure logistical support for the UN forces to ensure the delivery of food,
medicine, and supplies. He stated that our ability to be more active in Darfur
is impacted by out commitment in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thirdly, he would
use strong diplomatic measures to get the Sudanese government and rebels to
agree to sit down and negotiate even though the rebels are fragmented and do not
have a lot to loose.
Fourth, he
would encourage China to put pressure on Sudan to cease
hostilities.
Finally, he stated
though many NGO's are against a no-fly zone others say a no-fly zone would not
be a problem so as President he would evaluate the pro and cons of a no-fly zone
and then make a determination.
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