massive violations of human rights and humanitarian disasters hit entire regions. The Council needs to be able to react and respond.
(It) is contrary to the wishes of the (U.N.) Security Council and the international community,
We'll do all we can to ensure the resolution conforms to what we see as the interests of the region, the interest of ethics, our idea of international order, ... If we don't succeed, France, as a member of the Security Council and a permanent member, will fulfill its responsibilities.