So far, Ethiopia has proven to be a better ally in the war on terror than the French, the Chinese, the Russians, or pretty much any of the non-Anglo 'great powers'. Hopefully, we're smart enough to recognize and assist their efforts.
We have put a lot of money and time in wooing Ethiopia over the last several months.Bush realized the strategic neccessity of a good relationship with this nation and it's now proving to have been an excellent move.