Mr. Speaker, I beg to differ with the hon. member. He is drawing a conclusion that is not necessarily the right one.
Quite clearly the bombing and the air strikes that took place were because there was heavy artillery against the city of Gorazde. This city was under heavy artillery bombardment. Indications were given that if it did not stop there would be air strikes. There were air strikes and we now know that the heavy artillery has stopped following the use of air strikes. It stopped the heavy artillery bombardment against the city.
We believe these incidents are regrettable but we do not believe they mean an escalation of the conflict.
We hope that good judgment will prevail and the parties will accept that the only course to be followed is to go to the table to negotiate a lasting peace settlement.