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To: Bill who wrote (728266)	2/28/2006 10:01:26 AM
From: PROLIFE	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

hey lefty, did you actually READ what I just posted??? Press Release Date: Feb. 27, 2006 Contact: Cmdr. Jeff Carter (202) 267-1933 STATEMENT BY COAST GUARD SPOKESMAN CMDR. JEFF CARTER ON COAST GUARD PORT TRANSACTION ANALYSIS WASHINGTON - "What is being quoted is an excerpt of a broader Coast Guard intelligence analysis that was performed early on as part of its due diligence process. The excerpts made public earlier today, when taken out of context, do not reflect the full, classified analysis performed by the Coast Guard. That analysis concludes ‘that DP World's acquisition of P&O, in and of itself, does not pose a significant threat to U.S. assets in [continental United States] ports.’ Upon subsequent and further review, the Coast Guard and the entire CFIUS panel believed that this transaction, when taking into account strong security assurances by DP World, does not compromise U.S. security."

To: Bill who wrote (728266)	2/28/2006 10:21:44 AM
From: pompsander	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

"Actually, it makes me feel more secure that SOMEBODY in the CG and HS had the brains to raise objections." I agree completely. The port deal may be o.k., but there is just no way a rational person looking at this, especially a so-called security expert within the administration, could not initially raise questions. If the questions are all resolved in due course, fine...but the fact that we as citizens were told there were NO reservations by anyone in the process - not that there were reservations, but they were worked out - we were told there were NO reservations, just fries me. Secrecy, arrogance, ivory tower attitudes.