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Syria choses sides. It's not ours.
SYRIA has hit back at US criticism and come out firmly behind Iraq, branding the US-led invasion illegitimate and unjustified. The Syrian foreign ministry also accused Washington of catering to Israeli interests in the Middle East. They learn that stuff by rote, in grade school... The comments came after US Secretary of State Colin Powell told Syria to cease its support for terrorism, suggesting it would otherwise face grave consequences. "Syria now faces a critical choice" of whether to "continue its direct support for terrorism in the dying days" of President Saddam Hussein's government in Iraq, he said. "Syria bears responsibility for its choices and consequences." Sounds like they've made their choice. Guess they won't mind the consequences... Powell's comments to a pro-Israeli lobby came on the heels of an accusation by Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld that Syria was supplying Iraq with military equipment, including night-vision goggles. But a statement from Syria today said the nation had made its choice and was backing Iraq. "It is clear from (Powell's) speech that he was submitting a report on his latest achievements which confirm that what the US administration is doing in our region serves Israel and its interests and pleases (Israeli Prime Minister Ariel) Sharon," a Syrian foreign ministry spokesman said. "By doing that, the employees of this (US) administration get a report for good behaviour from Israel. Syria has chosen to be with international legality represented by the United Nations Security Council. Syria has also chosen to stand by the Iraqi people who are facing an illegitimate and unjustified invasion." No skin off my fore... Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2003-03-31 |
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