>Whereas a principal objective of the AAG is "to encourage the
>application of geographic findings in education, government, and
>business," and
>
>Whereas a substantial body of geographic research indicates that
>a pre-emptive attack by the United States on Iraq without the
>backing of the international community could undermine global
>stability, heighten tensions in Southwest Asia and the Middle East,
>precipitate a humanitarian and environmental crisis in Iraq, and
>undermine US efforts to combat international terrorism;
>
>Be it resolved that the Association of American Geographers
>opposes a pre-emptive war on Iraq without the backing of the
>United Nations Security Council and broad support from the
>international community.
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