But, with the spirit we've shown today and with the fact that we've beaten Australia three times out of three recently, there's no need for us to fear them.

BBC: Ravi Bopara

Though they want to give the inspectors more time implying there is no need for a second resolution yet they have to balance this against fear that America might go it alone and spurn the Security Council, which is a useful mark of their remaining global influence.

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