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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (81147)	3/11/2003 9:55:59 AM
From: aladin	Read Replies (3) of 281500

Sun Tzu, In 1991 we were constrained by a multi-lateral alliance. Our commitment to keep our European and Arab allies happy did not permit us to enact regime change or create safe havens. After the alliance disbanded, the horror of watching what happened to the Shia's and Kurds led to the UK/US led no fly zones to protect these people - no specific UN resolution or UNSC cover - we just flew between the lines in the resolutions. As to our support of Iraq vs Iran - yes we provided some credits, but as has been discussed - we were far outsold and out moneyed by the French and Russians. His troops use Russian armor and weapons and fly French aircraft. There was a great quote from the Rwandan President this week concerning the ineptitude an hypocrisy of the UNSC in general and the French in particular. Millions dead, but peace is preserved. John

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