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| Syria-Lebanon |
| Damascus seeks to reopen the Iraqi oil line |
| 2003-09-02 |
| Syria called yesterday for reopening the line to transport oil from Iraq at a capacity of 200,000 barrels daily that was closed by the American forces in April. In a press statement, Rifaee said "it is logical and useful for Iraq to use this utility especially as it is in need of revenues." He added "that Syria will also benefit but Iraq will benefit more.. this is in the interest of everyone. Coalition forces also have interest in Iraq’s stability and an interest in getting revenues it need, not only for reconstruction but for daily expenses." The Syrian minister said "for our part, Syria is ready and we welcome that, and now the other party has to do the same thing." He continued that Syria welcomes any side authorized to reopen the line and is ready to make an immediate dialogue with it. He said "you have to think of security. When the oil pipeline becomes operational, you can make sure of preserving security of the Syrian side.. This is an important element that should be thought of." Gee, I don’t know, we’re pretty busy, how about we get back to you? I’ll pencil you in for a meeting in 2023. |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #8 I am reminded of the Senator from Hawaii InNoWay |
| Posted by: Shipman 2003-9-2 8:12:53 PM |
| #7 I think the Syrian pipeline SHOULD be opened. The day after they elect a Jewish president. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2003-9-2 5:22:28 PM |
| #6 Maybe we can start up an Oil for WMDs or an Oil for Hizbollah Gunnies program. Line 'em up on the border and we will agree on a price equivalent. This would be a win-win. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2003-9-2 4:35:03 PM |
| #5 Now might be a good time for a series of "hot pursuits" resulting in property damage on the Syrian side. Start with their precious oil pipeline. Border crossing facilities through which we're fairly sure there's a flow of jihadis would be a good start, too. No bodies, mind you - we're not savages - but it definitely sounds like the Syrians are starting to forget who's holding the hammer round these parts. |
| Posted by: Mitch H. 2003-9-2 2:05:32 PM |
| #4 This might be Syria's way of saying "start pumping to us again and the other pipes won't get blowed up again". |
| Posted by: Robert Crawford 2003-9-2 12:39:34 PM |
| #3 "...you have to think of security. When the oil pipeline becomes operational, you can make sure of preserving security of the Syrian side.. This is an important element that should be thought of." Explains why the Syria-Iraq border is so porous - they've got all their security assets guarding the pipeline... |
| Posted by: Pappy 2003-9-2 12:06:44 PM |
| #2 "Wait till we get the Iraq-Haifa pipeline built, and then you can buy it from the Israelis." |
| Posted by: snellenr 2003-9-2 10:26:55 AM |
| #1 first shipments from Iraq to Syria should be dead jihadis...see if you can make oil from that, a**hole |
| Posted by: Frank G 2003-9-2 9:57:39 AM |