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To: SirRealist who wrote (5085)	10/14/2001 9:45:35 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

economic alternatives that are sustainable for a few decades, which no foreign power could ever afford via mere aid I would submit that Western dependence upon middle eastern oil has resulted in one of the greatest economic "aid" programs ever seen.. Personally, I want to see the US reduce dependence on foreign oil/energy to 1973 levels or lower. Only then will the US be able to maintain its flexibility and objectivity with regard to foreign policy in the region. Hawk

To: SirRealist who wrote (5085)	10/14/2001 9:53:23 PM
From: ThirdEye	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

We like Iraqi oil. I was under the impression that our main source of oil, maybe next to SA, was Venezuela. Overall 14% of the 60% of total US consumption that's imported comes from SA. Some interesting graphs here: eia.doe.gov

To: SirRealist who wrote (5085)	10/14/2001 10:25:37 PM
From: Copperfield	Respond to of 281500

If the import share is increased from the Russian controlled taps to the Central Asia and Caspian Sea area there are benefits instead of reliance on SA and Gulf states. First there is a big trade market in goods other than arms. The population is generaly not hostile to western goods and technology. Russia was generally a good adversary in the sense they never tried a sneak attack and they played by the rules. A wealthier middle class Russia and client states, that they keep in line, should not pose any threat in the future. The future with a unstable Middle East, its ruling class growning wealthier and it's militants becoming more armed and dangerous is a different story.

To: SirRealist who wrote (5085)	10/14/2001 10:31:02 PM
From: Copperfield	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

Putin to have many important meetings in USA -- Rice MOSCOW, Oct 14, 2001 (Itar-Tass via COMTEX) -- President Vladimir Putin will have plenty of important and interesting meetings in the United States in November, U.S. National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice has told the Izvestia newspaper. The interview will be published by the Izvestia Monday issue. The visit program has been discussed with Russian colleagues, Rice said. She said that President George W. Bush was eager to show his Texas ranch to Putin. A much bigger accent in the bilateral relations is being put on economic contacts, Rice noted. The American president is very impressed by the efforts of Putin to promote the economic reforms and the supremacy of law in Russia. It is important for the United States that the Russian executive authorities are working on the promotion of large-scale investments, Rice said. As soon as relevant conditions are formed, Russia with its huge potential will become very attractive for foreign investors, she noted. By Dmitry Vinitsky