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To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (13429)	12/9/2001 3:42:47 PM
From: Nadine Carroll	Respond to of 281500

As reported in the Jerusalem Post. Significant news regarding new US Mideast policy: (21:10) Cheney: Arafat has not fulfilled his commitments The fact that Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat has not stood by his commitments to fight terrorism, pushes off the vision of a Palestinian state, US Vice President Dick Cheney said today in a US television interview. Asked if Arafat's days as leader of the Palestinians are numbered, Cheney said it is not a question for him to determine, but for the Palestinian people. He said Israel has the right to retaliate and defend itself in response to the recent high level of Palestinian violence. Cheney said US President George W. Bush will not meet with Arafat unless he demonstrates he is fulfilling his commitments and putting a stop to violence, Army Radio reported.

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (13429)	12/9/2001 4:12:24 PM
From: 49thMIMOMander	Respond to of 281500

Why is it that I think US should have timed their Saddam attack with Iran??

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (13429)	12/9/2001 4:30:00 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

The smoking gun of financial ties to the terrorist network would be most beneficial in keeping the alliance "in line". I would agree. I still opine that the SEC/FINCEN investigation into abnormal short-selling activities in re-insurance and airline stocks will provide a significant indicator as to who knew what, and when they knew it. As with any crime, an investigator must "follow the money" to establish who profited from such a major event. As for timeliness, Saddam has consistently been a thorn in our side since the war ended. He has violated all the US stipulations regarding the destruction of WMDs. Saddam also ejected the weapon's inspectors. Given that Saddam has no domestic legitimacy, except the force of arms and his security apparatus, it's not like we're violating the political rights of the Iraqi people, who have suffered the most under his rule. Bottom line, in such instances, the US can exercise action against Saddam, claiming he's a threat to US national security. It's up to Saddam to find enough "allies" willing to oppose the US and exert political pressure aimed at preventing it. Hawk