Madam Chair, I basically agree with the member's speech. I want to focus on the last part of his speech with respect to influence in Damascus, which seems to be rather scarce. That really is language for China and Russia but primarily Russia, which has had historical influence in that part of the world.
I would be interested in my colleague's thoughts with respect to what he thinks could be done to persuade Russia to become more interventionist in the Assad regime. Could he tell me what is in it for Russia for it to be taking the position that it seems to be taking? At one level it does not make any sense.
Given that the balance of the Security Council, all 13 members, the entire Arab League, with the exception of Syria, and many more members of the UN agree that there should be some form of intervention, is it time for serious thought to be given to responsibility to intervene?