The UAE’s assistance could have been bought differently. I believe that is where the mistake was made. The second mistake was Bush not telling those that influence this country that something was afoot. Finally, saying that the UAE ain’t helping us now MAY BE a cover. I understand there was an alternative award / deal / port.
BTW I guess Clinton’s allowing the Red Chinese to run the port of LA was a good thing... NOT!
“The second mistake was Bush not telling those that influence this country that something was afoot.”
Who the hell outside the immediate administration can keep a secret? Capitol hill leaks like a sieve.