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To: LindyBill who wrote (73184)	2/11/2003 10:37:10 PM
From: NickSE	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

I know, there's really nothing we can do at this point. I just find the timing of it all fascinating. It feels like someone is pulling NK's strings. Question is who gains the most if the US's attention is diverted from Iraq to NK? And who would push them? Iraq, Russia, and China would be the immediate candidates. Both Russia and China have denied requests by the US to assist them with NK. Why? Because this forces the US to directly negotate with NK and would then beg the question why force is required with Iraq but only talks with NK. NK will probably launch missiles over Japan before the next inspection report to provoke this reaction. The US must resist and mobilize forces to counter the threat and prevent the double standard. Russia punts NK issue abcnews.go.com China punts NK issue asia.cnn.com