I don't think the creation of an international body right now is really viable. I think in principle it is the right way to go, but the UNHCR is not in a position to be that body. It is too politically compromised; its funding is completely dependent on donor states; and the United States, frankly, has not shown its willingness to comply with the norms set by international bodies. As I mentioned, the United States right now is opposing the UNHCR even submitting briefs in cases before its own agencies, let alone complying with the interpretation of an international body as to what refugee law is. So until we can establish the independence of such a body—real independence and real compliance of such a body—it's not realistic. I think maybe I wasn't clear on that before.
On February 8th, 2007. See this statement in context.