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To: NickSE who wrote (75862)	2/20/2003 2:05:36 AM
From: NickSE	Respond to of 281500

I wonder if SK still wants us to leave. -ng- North Korean jet crosses border news.bbc.co.uk A North Korean fighter plane briefly crossed the western sea border between the two Koreas on Thursday, but pulled back when two South Korean aircraft were scrambled to intercept it. It was the first such incursion by the North for 20 years, and South Korea said it would lodge a strong protest. Four more South Korean aircraft were later sent to the area, which a BBC correspondent says has been the scene of occasional high tension in the past. Pyongyang does not recognise the maritime border, and a South Korean gunboat was sunk in a clash with the North Koreans last June. The MiG-19 crossed the Northern Limit Line in the Yellow Sea at 1003 (0103GMT), and returned to Northern airspace two minutes later. "We will strongly protest this provocation," said South Korean Major Lee Dong-chan.

To: NickSE who wrote (75862)	2/20/2003 2:48:09 AM
From: epsteinbd	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Dear Mr President, May I respectfully ask you to consider Jordan as an alternate for your Turkish bound troops passage fees ? They would see any US$ aid as a gift, will not bargain for any Kurdish oil rights, a rubbing massage into Europe etc. Above all, it will be a mitzva to help them, because Allah, however infinite his wisdom was, knew nothing about geography, geology, economy and tourism or even Jerusalem, and they only have a couple of worn out bicycles. And possibly, Moses took the same route. Now, I only said possibly. TFT (thanks for them).

To: NickSE who wrote (75862)	2/20/2003 5:44:40 AM
From: D. Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

In private, though, administration officials were fuming, with one senior official calling the Turkish efforts to hold out for more aid — and perhaps access to oil from the Kirkuk region of Iraq — as "extortion in the name of alliance." Another said that despite a stream of aid from the United States, "the Turks seem to think that we'll keep the bazaar open all night." Truly amateur hour in Ankara. The new kids on the block best beware of screwing themselves blue. Derek

To: NickSE who wrote (75862)	2/20/2003 11:05:42 AM
From: Rascal	Respond to of 281500

"In private, though, administration officials were fuming, with one senior official calling the Turkish efforts to hold out for more aid — and perhaps access to oil from the Kirkuk region of Iraq — as "extortion in the name of alliance." Another said that despite a stream of aid from the United States, "the Turks seem to think that we'll keep the bazaar open all night."" Another deal not closed. The Administration that values secrecy above all is hostage to the international press. The message has been diffused! Irony. Rascal@ reviewmediabuys.com