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To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (8948)	9/22/2003 10:11:53 PM
From: Dayuhan	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793689

How are we a threat to France? I said nothing about a threat to France. There are many people in the world who believe that the single greatest task facing the human race is the development of an effective multilateral body for dispute resolution. There are many people who believe that the United States is determined to place its own desires, interests, and whims above any such body, and to use force to impose its will on those who disagree. There are many people who believe that the US ought to be trying to help fix the UN, not give it up simply because it failed to submit to American dictation. There are many who see America's attitude toward the rest of the world as the single greatest threat to peace. Not all of these people are in France, though the French have tried to stake out a position as the leader of those who believe these things. All of these beliefs are debatable, but none of them should be dismissed. Sometimes the other guys have points that need to be considered. This is most likely to be true in cases where we would really rather not consider those points.

To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (8948)	9/23/2003 3:31:03 AM
From: D. Long	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793689

Looks like the PA and HAMAS are at each other's throats in Gaza... worldtribune.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Hamas clashes with Palestinian Authority forces Special to World Tribune.com MIDDLE EAST NEWSLINE Monday, September 22, 2003 GAZA CITY — Hamas and the Palestinian Authority have clashed amid efforts to recruit the Islamic insurgency group into the new government of Prime Minister-designate Ahmed Qurei. Palestinian sources said Hamas gunmen and PA security forces fought street battles throughout Thursday and into Friday in Gaza City. At least 15 people were injured. Ten of the wounded were injured by PA gunfire, the sources said. The sources said Hamas gunmen also fired their weapons and two police officers were wounded. The confrontation began on Wednesday when Hamas insurgents abducted an officer of the PA security service in the Shati refugee camp. PA forces responded and arrested seven Hamas suspects. On Thursday, hundreds of Hamas supporters marched on PA police headquarters. The supporters hurled stones, burned tires and tried to storm the building in central Gaza City. PA forces guarding the building opened fire and at least 10 demonstrators were injured. One of them was said to be in critical condition. Later, Hamas gunmen opened fire on civilians and injured three of them. The sources said the gunmen mistook the civilians for plainclothes PA officers. A PA official said Hamas would not be allowed to jeopardize national security and would be subject to Palestinian law. Qurei, as his predecessor, Mahmoud Abbas, has pledged not to crack down on Hamas to ensure a ceasefire in the war against Israel. Qurei was expected to name a 24-member Cabinet over the weekend. At least one Hamas supporter, Mussa Zabout, was expected to be offered a portfolio.