CCFR: "American public and leaders have a positive feeling toward the UN, believe it should have a stronger role than the United States in helping Iraqis write a new constitution and build a democratic government, support U.S. participation in UN peacekeeping activities, and favor strengthening the organization through creating a standing UN peacekeeping force and giving the UN the power to regulate the international arms trade. A plurality of the public supports giving the UN the power to fund its activities by taxing the international sale of arms or oil; a plurality of leaders oppose this."

Poll Results

CCFR Question 100/2:  Thinking about specific steps that could be taken to strengthen the UN (United Nations), here are some options that have been proposed.  For each one, tell me if you would favor or oppose this step.  Having a standing UN peacekeeping force selected, trained and commanded by the United Nations.

Leaders:
67% Favor
30% Oppose

Public:
74% Favor
20% Oppose

CCFR Question 95: In general, when the United States is asked to be part of a United Nations international peacekeeping force in a troubled part of the world, do you think we should take part, or should we leave this job to other countries?

Leaders:
84% Should take part
12% Leave to others
12% Depends on circumstances (volunteered)

Public:
78% Should take part
19% Leave to others

Last Updated December 15, 2005

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