There are hundreds of billions of dollars invested in that island. Besides, if we grant them sovereignty, we'll still have to defend them for eternity.
They were a completely defenseless paradise at one of the most strategic locations on the planet. Their independence had a very short lifespan once war ships set sail from anywhere.
They were a completely defenseless paradise at one of the most strategic locations on the planet. Their independence had a very short lifespan once war ships set sail from anywhere.
*********************************
Correct.