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6 b enefit our city and its residents." Mr. Lynch's motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Lynch made a motion to amend the resolution to change "would" to "could" in paragraph five of the resolution. Ms. Richards seconded the motion. Mr. Lynch's amend ment was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards. Noes: None. Abstaining: Mr. Schilling. Mr. Lynch made a motion to move the paragraph with the language that "we endorse the decisions contained in UN res olution 1441, urge the U.S. to work through the U.N. Security Council and reaffirm our nation's commitment to the rule of law in all international relationships; and inning of the resolution" to the beginning of the resolution. Ms. Richards accepted the am endment. Mr. Lynch's amendment was defeated by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Lynch and Ms. Richards. Noes: Mr. Caravati and Mr. Cox. Abstaining: Mr. Schilling. Ms. Richard's made a motion to change the title of the resolution to include "pre - empti ve," but there was no second to the amendment. Mr. Schilling said he appreciates people on both sides of the issue and said our nation was built on free expression. Mr. Schilling said there are 100,000 people in our region, and only 2,000 signatures on the petition requesting the resolution, over half of whom are not City residents. Mr. Schilling said he cannot support the resolution. He said in order to make a decision on this matter, he needs information that is not available, and said that feelings are not a sound basis for rational decision making. Mr. Schilling said that as individuals, Councilors have every right and perhaps responsibility to voice their opinions, but he feels it is outside the responsibilities of City Council. He said it is mos t prudent for the federal government to set foreign policy. Ms. Richards said that because of varying views by citizens, language was inserted in the resolution noting that Council cannot speak for all individuals. She said she does not think the resolu tion is an attempt to direct foreign policy. She said she feels Council has an obligation to do everything it can to prevent family and friends from going into harm's way. Ms. Richards said she sees little evidence of an imminent threat from Iraq. Mr. Caravati said Council is not exerting powers on foreign policy. He said he thinks Council not only has the right but the civic duty to speak to issues that affect our citizens. Mr. Caravati said that while he does not support all words in the resolution, he will support it. Mr. Caravati said he finds comments made that Council's support for military personnel in the resolution are gratuitous to be gratuitous. Mr. Lynch said he has a "trust but verify" feeling toward this administration. Mr. Lynch said he has no doubt that President Hussein has what the administration claims he has, but he feels the responsibility to divest him of that rests with the United Nations. Mr. Cox said he has been moved by testimony and debate on both sides. He said he fe els fortunate to live in a community where people dare to be nonconformists. He said he feels Council is well within its right to represent voices in the community and supports the resolution. The "Resolution Opposing a Unilateral U. S. Military Attack on Iraq," as amended, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards. Noes: Mr. Schilling. WHEREAS , the issues between Iraq and the world community have not proven to be irresolvable by traditional diplomatic efforts; and