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Mission of the United States to the United Nations 799 UN Plaza New York, NY 10017 Dear Ambassador Bolton, I urge you to support a robust UN mission for Timor-Leste. Speaking about that country recently, Secretary-General Kofi Annan stated, "there has been a sense that we tend to leave conflict areas too soon." The current crisis shows this to be the case in Timor-Leste. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, the U.S. government is well-positioned to ensure that the UN does not repeat that error. Any future UN mission in Timor-Leste must vigorously address deeply-rooted poverty and unemployment through appropriate sustainable development. The mission should strongly support next year’s crucial parliamentary and presidential elections. Justice for crimes against humanity committed during the Indonesian military occupation - including 1999 - must be central, and there should be a strong focus on building an effective domestic justice system and strengthening the rule of law. Women must be integral to nation and peace-building in Timor-Leste. Any UN mission should follow the spirit and letter of Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security. The length of the UN mission should be based on East Timor’s needs, not on political convenience or false economizing. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response. Sincerely,