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To: chalu2 who wrote (15596)	6/27/2002 10:01:45 PM
From: Tadsamillionaire	Respond to of 23908

Sources told ABCNEWS that the two Iranians were seen five days ago videotaping the Brooklyn Bridge, the entrance to the tunnels into Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The men, who have been in the United States only four months and are described as security workers for the mission, were stopped and questioned by New York police, sources said, but were not arrested because of their diplomatic immunity. U.S. officials plan to expel the men for suspicious activities, some of which are related to irregularities in their identification documents, sources said. The expulsion of the two Iranians reflect the nationwide tightening of security as the July Fourth holiday approaches. Officials told ABCNEWS the Pentagon is preparing to dramatically increase its combat air patrols over about a dozen U.S. cities during the holiday week. The Bush administration had scaled back on combat air patrols in recent months because of expense and the toll it was taking on the planes and the pilots. Officials said the increased patrols next week is not in response to a new threat but rather a precaution for any unknown threats. abcnews.go.com

To: chalu2 who wrote (15596)	6/27/2002 10:37:00 PM
From: ChinuSFO	Respond to of 23908

Yes chalu2, he thinks what he is doing is right. But is he doing things for which he will be in a position to give a good balance sheet to his people who elected him. Before he is reelected by the people, he needs to prove that he is doing the right thing. Did we not criticize Clinton for constantly looking at the poll numbers? After all, isn't this a representative democracy where every elected leader needs to keep checking if they are doing what the electorate wants him or her to do?