On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 14:33:31 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

"NOYB" wrote in message
.com...

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And, yes, peace and security in those regions *is* in our "fundamental
interest".

Every country does this. But, the method is the issue. Broadly speaking, you
can use weapons or commerce. You seem to favor weapons.


Doug, should we have allowed Saddam's invasion of Kuwait with the idea
that commerce would resolve any problems arising therefrom?

John H

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on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!