That is why the calls for withdrawal resonate through this Chamber. Seven months ago. at the end of March. the U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution expanding the U.N. mission in Somalia from establishing the conditions for the delivery of humanitarian relief to creating conditions for economic and political rehabilitation and recovery. The United Nations set out to lay the foundations for economic and political stability in Somalia through a multifaceted operation that includes political reconciliation. political and administrative institution building. economic recovery and development. refugee repatriation. and security. The estimated length of time for this operation. called UNOSOM II. was 2 years. Mr.