Are we getting finally serious (about Syria)?
Are we getting finally serious (about Syria)?
"U.S. military intelligence officials agree: They have recently concluded, according to the Washington Post, "that the Iraqi insurgency is being directed to a greater degree than previously recognized from Syria, where they said former Saddam Hussein loyalists have found sanctuary and are channeling money and other support to those fighting the established government."
What to do? We have tried sweet talk (on Secretary Powell's trip to Damascus in May 2003) and tough talk (on the visit three months ago by Assistant Secretary of Defense Peter Rodman and Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt). Talk has failed. Syria is a weak country with a weak regime. We now need to take action to punish and deter Assad's regime."
This is the advice William Kristol gives in the Weekly Standard to the Bush administration which, incidentally, seems to have a ear for him.
Posted by bunuel cela at December 10, 2004 11:06 PM
Are we getting finally serious (about Syria)?
"U.S. military intelligence officials agree: They have recently concluded, according to the Washington Post, "that the Iraqi insurgency is being directed to a greater degree than previously recognized from Syria, where they said former Saddam Hussein loyalists have found sanctuary and are channeling money and other support to those fighting the established government."
What to do? We have tried sweet talk (on Secretary Powell's trip to Damascus in May 2003) and tough talk (on the visit three months ago by Assistant Secretary of Defense Peter Rodman and Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt). Talk has failed. Syria is a weak country with a weak regime. We now need to take action to punish and deter Assad's regime."
This is the advice William Kristol gives in the Weekly Standard to the Bush administration which, incidentally, seems to have a ear for him.
Posted by bunuel cela at December 10, 2004 11:06 PM