http://www.marinetimes.com/story.php?f=1-292925-1574343.php
In response to questions from Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Schwartz said his command’s “primary focus is the efficient and effective throughput through ports, and we were asked if this company had demonstrated that … they’re a worldwide organization that does this in ports throughout the world and has demonstrated their confidence in the movement of supplies.”
But Hunter suggested to Schwartz that over the next several weeks — during a 45-day review of the deal — “you take a look at it … I would recommend you look at this whole deal, not simply how fast can they move [cargo] out, but the policy of the host government, which is the principal in this transaction.”
The government of Dubai, one of the United Arab Emirates, is the principal owner of Dubai Ports World.
Hunter, in remarks he later repeated during a separate news conference, portrayed Dubai as a port of preference for shadowy and terrorist elements moving nuclear components to Iran and other countries.
“The essence of Dubai is that it is the bazaar of weapons of mass destruction components for the world’s rogue regimes,” he said.
In response to Schwartz’ assertion that the company moves goods quickly, Hunter said “You’re right, they move stuff very expeditiously — but in total deniability, which is what these firms [transporting WMD components] look for.”
Interesting, I'm sure we will learn more in the next few weeks.
Personally, I wished this would just go away but that isn't in the cards.