As Senators, you would not send trained peacemakers to wage war, and, as Quakers, we would not urge you to send trained warriors to keep the peace. We have profound concerns about a peace built on the pillars of ethnic separation. We oppose achieving military parity among the parties to the conflict by building up rather than down. A real peace will be best served by demilitarization, not re-militarization. However, as a practical matter, we can see a number of positive elements in the peace plan to commend.
Peace is made when enemies talk.
Bosnian Serb absence may be a problem. The peace plan has multilateral support, including the Russians. Twenty-five nations are expected to participate in the NATO peacekeeping force. Crucial peace building elements in the plan provide for extensive, non-military operations to rebuild the institutions of civil society. If funded, supported, and fully implemented, these provisions offer promise of a successful peace-building project.