Full text - Declaration on Iraq by Russia, Germany, France
"There is still an alternative to war. The use of force can only be considered as a last resort. Russia, Germany and France are determined to ensure that everything possible is done to disarm Iraq peacefully.

"Russia, Germany and France note that the position they are expressing is similar to that of a large number of countries within the Security Council."

Full text - Declaration on Iraq by Russia, Germany, France
"There is still an alternative to war. The use of force can only be considered as a last resort. Russia, Germany and France are determined to ensure that everything possible is done to disarm Iraq peacefully.

"Russia, Germany and France note that the position they are expressing is similar to that of a large number of countries within the Security Council."