It was THE worst signal, in the middle of this war, that America and Americans could send.
Baloney!
The outcome of this deal was actually good for America. It woke up the American people and gave them an insight into how poorly the federal government considers US sovereignty when making certain bureaucratic decisions. It informed many Americans how deeply entrenched foreign entities are in the managerial operations related to distribution and logistics activities at our ports of entry.
The American people stood up and spoke out. They exercised their right to free speech and political dissent and told the GOP led Congress, this decision by the Bush administrations CFIUS agency was a bureaucratic blunder of the first order. We must always hold to account the actions of our elected officials and appointed public servants.
why?
It was sent to the UAE, SA, Kuwait, Qatar, not to Iraq. It was sent to double dealing Arab regimes who pay terrorists while pretending to be 'allies.'
This is the best message and one we should have sent long ago.
Remember there were only two choices Pres Bush gave - with us or against us. Not with us in port deals and against us in paying Hamas.