Mr. Speaker, the unanimous resolution of the House yesterday on Kosovo reflects the sentiments of most Canadians about a human tragedy reminiscent of Bosnia.
Words are inadequate to describe the treatment and persecution of innocent civilians in Kosovo. As the world community watches these events it is increasingly frustrated and believes itself to be impotent.
The situation in Kosovo reminds us of the excesses of nationalism, the dangers posed by people when driven by fanaticism and the extent of barbarism of which the human species is capable.
There is a role to be played by institutions such as the UN, the Council of Europe, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Any of these could play a fine and useful role in achieving what the people of Kosovo, Serbs and Albanians alike, really want, an end to hostilities, persecution and violence and a return to normality before winter sets in. In other words, a political solution that will restore peace.