Moroccan Conflict Over Western Sahara
David Welch also played a significant role in Morocco – United States relations particularly in regards to the ongoing conflict over Western Sahara. Speaking at a Congressional hearing for the House of Representatives in 2007, Welch articulated that the Department of State sided with Morocco on the issue of Western Sahara. He explained that the conflict is a, “…destabilizing element thwarts regional ties, which are necessary for economic expansion, and it has had an effect on government-to-government cooperation within the Maghreb.” He then affirmed the State Department’s role stating, “We have welcomed Mr. Chairman, Morocco’s recent initiative to resolve the dispute…. We consider the Moroccan proposal to provide real autonomy for the Western Sahara to be serious and credible.” Conversely, in regards to the Polisario’s proposal Welch Stated, “The Polisario proposal…does not seem, in our judgment, to contain new ideas…”
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