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To: KyrosL who wrote (136210)	6/11/2004 10:15:16 AM
From: carranza2	Read Replies (2) of 281500

I would be very surprised if Sadr got any significant number of votes. Sistani will make sure he doesn't stand a chance. Plus, Sadr's support is extremely limited. The fact that Sadr may run is terrific. Let's open the souk of ideas for business in the ME! As far as the costs are concerned, clearly one has to make one's own cost/benefit analysis. I think the costs have definitely been worth it so far, though obviously the ultimate result is not known. We no longer have Saddam, which I think, all things considered, is a magnificent achievement. And, yes, I am familiar with all the counter-arguments. One of the most popular ones is the one that suggests that the ME has now been even more de-stabilized. I respond--since when has the ME ever been stable? Our previous policies in the ME have involved propping up thugs and dictators instead of spreading our values. Iran in the 1970s was an object lesson in how foolish that policy had been. I'm thrilled that we are now taking a different tack altogether. I think our national and security interests will be well-served, though I am under no illusions about how difficult the policy will be or how long it will take for it to bear fruit.

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