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UAE was previously not a great country, but since 9/11 they have become an ally in the war on terror. Don't assume that just because they are arab, they can't be trusted at all. We should verify, and we do verify, but we need allies in the mid east, and can't stab them in the back out of ignorant fears.

They still aren't that great of an ali in this WOT as far as I'm concern

I realize what you are saying .. and I realize we are stuck with this stupid port sale .. but I hate it

I don't trust the UAE ..

705 posted on 02/21/2006 1:46:41 PM PST by Mo1 (Republicans protect Americans from Terrorists.. Democrats protect Terrorists from Americans)

I don't "trust" them blindly, but some degree of trust, with verification, is necessary even with our adversaries, and certainly with those who would help us.

We can't ask them for help, and then refuse to trust them for no reason.