But I am hesitant to accept such reassurances when the U.S. Department of Defense continues to support a robust operations plan designed to deter attacks and reduce casualties. And I am concerned by the lack of discussion regarding the situation facing the Bosnian civilian refugees affected by a U.N. withdrawal. What efforts will such refugees make to retain or to retaliate against U.N. peacekeepers in the event of a withdrawal? Will the refugees be left in the former safe areas or will they withdraw along with the peacekeepers to Bosnian Governmentcontrolled territory? This resolution ignores the reality of withdrawal by ignoring such questions. Another missing element in this debate concerns the funds required to pay for the U.S. share of a NATO withdrawal of U.N. forces.
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