UN General Assembly
1993

is now mandatory if we are to cope successfully with many of the crises which draw United Nations military forces. We have had a measure of success in this regard in Cambodia, but far less in other situations, such as Somalia. United Nations military operations cannot in and of themselves address or resolve the root causes of conflict. That is something that can be achieved only through a much more broadly based effort, be it political, economic or social. In effect, we need a capacity to rebuild, over time, countries or societies which have suffered structural collapse. An effective system of cooperative security, led by a reinvigorated United Nations, will cost money; but then, genuine security always carries a price which is worth paying. Resources are limited, and we must all share the burden. This means paying United Nations bills in full and on time. That is what Canada does, and we expect others to do the same. It is difficult to overstate the damage that non-payment and the build-up of arrears does to the United