Debate on Iraq

French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin and members of the National Assembly debated the possible war in Iraq. Prime Minister Raffarin, P… read more

French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin and members of the National Assembly debated the possible war in Iraq. Prime Minister Raffarin, President Chirac, and their party received bi-partisan support for France’s opposition to the U.S.-backed U.N. Security Council resolution. While some members of the assembly, which included French Communist Party member Alain Bocquet, called for France to veto the resolution if necessary, others made the case that the use of a veto would hurt relations with the U.S. and other European countries. close

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Debate on Iraq

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Program ID:
175329-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Foreign Legislature
Location:
Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France
First Aired:
Feb 28, 2003 | 10:17pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Mar 03, 2003 | 12:55pm EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Feb 28, 2003 | 10:17pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 01, 2003 | 1:48am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 03, 2003 | 12:55pm EST | C-SPAN 3