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To: maui_hawaii
Let's not forget that it was Jimm' Carter who went to North Korea in 1994 and laid the groundwork for the wretched pact with North Korea.

Part of the justification for his Nobel Prize was his trip to Pyongyang.

212 posted on 10/16/2002 8:57:10 PM PDT by bagman
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To: bagman
Democrats and Repubs both desire reunifaction of Korea.

The Dems tried appeasement. Jimma is one of those.

Bush is a realist. Willing to kick some ass.

Same goal different styles. And Bush is not appeasing the wrong people in this. He will take 'em out, or make them think so.

217 posted on 10/16/2002 9:00:19 PM PDT by maui_hawaii
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To: bagman
Bush's 'axis of evil' talk got North Korea's attention, Powell says

AP ^ | 2-22-02

BEIJING (AP) -- President Bush softened his "axis of evil" rhetoric in Asia, but his strong words already had gotten North Korea's attention, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Friday. Indeed, North Korea shot back that Bush was "a politically backward child." North Korea issued its angry response as Bush flew back to Washington from a six-day journey to China, South Korea and Japan where his "axis of evil" comment stirred unease or outright opposition.

Former President Carter also criticized Bush's language. "I think it will take years before we can repair the damage done by that statement," Carter said. He called the statement "overly simplistic and counterproductive."

Powell said Bush's remark had had the desired effect. "I'm sure their (the North Koreans') mind is a little more focused than it was a few weeks ago," Powell said on Air Force One, accompanying Bush. .... ...."

225 posted on 10/16/2002 9:07:24 PM PDT by Shermy
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