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US Congress bans France, Germany, Russia, Syria from rebuilding Iraq
Agence France-Presse
| April 4, 2003
Posted on 04/04/2003 12:40:25 AM PST by HAL9000
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The House of Representatives late Thursday passed a supplementary budget amendment excluding France, Germany, Russia and Syria from taking part in US-funded reconstruction bids in Iraq, because they opposed the US-led war in Iraq. Proposed by Minnesota congressman Mark Kennedy, a Republican unrelated to the famous Kennedy clan, and passed by show of hands, the measure would even bar access by the four countries to information on reconstruction bids in Iraq.
The Kennedy amendment stipulated "that none of the funds made available in the bill for reconstruction efforts in Iraq may be used to procure goods or services from any entity that includes information on a response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) that indicates that such entity is organized under the laws of France, Germany, the Russian Federation, or Syria."
A similar amendment from Washington state congressman George Nethercutt, also Republican, that included China, was voted down.
"This amendment sends a signal to our allies that we appreciate those who support us in our time of need and remember those that have sought to thwart coalition efforts to defeat Saddam Hussein's regime," Nethercutt said of his measure.
"The coalition of the unwilling should not participate in reconstruction with US tax dollars," he added.
The Kennedy amendmend was included in a supplemental budget amendment authorizing 77.9 billion dollars in funding to cover the costs of war in Iraq and the start of reconstruction in Iraq passed by the House by a 414-12 vote.
The Senate late Thursday also passed its own version of the supplemental budget amendment totaling 78.7 billion dollars.
The two versions will then have to be reconciled and approved again by each body before being sent to the White House to be signed by US President George W. Bush.
TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: axisofweasels; france; germany; iraq; postwariraq; russia; saddamhussein; syria; weasels
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To: HAL9000
Let's hope Powell and State don't muck it up!
81
posted on
04/04/2003 9:48:36 AM PST
by
Rockitz
(After all these years, it's still rocket science.)
To: nicmarlo
I don't know, probably Marx or Clintoon?
82
posted on
04/04/2003 9:52:21 AM PST
by
Grampa Dave
(Anti America Americans are outing themselves as their side loses in Iraq!)
To: Grampa Dave
: )
83
posted on
04/04/2003 9:57:17 AM PST
by
nicmarlo
To: adam_az
Thanks Adam. I've been using the Little Red Hen analogy for a couple weeks.
84
posted on
04/04/2003 9:57:24 AM PST
by
jimfree
(As ye sow so shall ye reap.)
To: YepYep
BTTT,........................BUMP!!
I like your handle,...'YepYep'.
:-)
85
posted on
04/04/2003 11:00:00 AM PST
by
maestro
To: Zon
Should not the 12 Representatives that voted "no" be ostracized just as France, Germany, Russia and Syria. For goodness sakes, they're right in our country feigning that they our friends/allies. I would like to see who exactly the 12 are. I would also be interested in seeing who voted down including China. That is the type of vote I would remember come November.
86
posted on
04/04/2003 12:09:21 PM PST
by
Kudsman
(LETS GET IT ON!!! The price of freedom is vigilance. Tyranny is free of charge.)
To: Grampa Dave
The other half are probably from mine. The Empire State. You know that riles the commies. Bet you Hinchey, Nadler, Velasquez, and Conyers are there.
87
posted on
04/04/2003 12:12:37 PM PST
by
Kudsman
(LETS GET IT ON!!! The price of freedom is vigilance. Tyranny is free of charge.)
To: bart99
Or...enough US companies have themselves chained to China, that to pass this would mean the loss of future donations to various Congressional funds.
88
posted on
04/04/2003 12:15:42 PM PST
by
Stavka2
(Neocons, an oxymoron wrapped in a hypocracy.)
To: nicmarlo
Thanks. Guess I should read all posts before commenting. I am pleasantly surprised not to see the USUAL SUSPECTS. Are any up for re-election this year?
89
posted on
04/04/2003 12:17:04 PM PST
by
Kudsman
(LETS GET IT ON!!! The price of freedom is vigilance. Tyranny is free of charge.)
To: Kudsman
Are any up for re-election this year? I'll try and get back with you on that....maybe later today if not tomorrow.
90
posted on
04/04/2003 1:25:00 PM PST
by
nicmarlo
To: onyx
And ... only one solution for the senate - we MUST HAVE 61 votes - and that doesn't include those useful idiots who call themselves repubs.
91
posted on
04/04/2003 2:43:24 PM PST
by
CyberAnt
To: YepYep
BTTT,........................BUMP!!
I like your handle,...'YepYep'.
:-)
92
posted on
04/04/2003 3:15:53 PM PST
by
maestro
To: HAL9000
But not China?
So China is friend but Russia, France, Germany are not. I don't understand that logic.
93
posted on
04/04/2003 5:30:41 PM PST
by
RusIvan
To: HAL9000
SWEET !!!!
94
posted on
04/04/2003 5:31:32 PM PST
by
Centurion2000
(We are crushing our enemies, seeing him driven before us and hearing the lamentations of the liberal)
To: Kudsman
We have two great states re our representation in Congress.
95
posted on
04/04/2003 6:34:34 PM PST
by
Grampa Dave
(Anti America Americans are outing themselves as their side loses in Iraq!)
To: YepYep
BTTT,........................BUMP!!
I like your handle,...'YepYep'.
:-)
96
posted on
04/04/2003 7:48:42 PM PST
by
maestro
To: HAL9000
To: a_Turk
"How can you bar Chinese involvement when everything you yourselves use from nails to flags are made in China?"
Good heavens, man, you've broken the secret code! You're not supposed to be able to figure things like that out, you know.
98
posted on
04/05/2003 12:24:57 AM PST
by
Mortimer Snavely
(More Power to the Troops! More Bang for the Buck!)
To: YepYep
To: YepYep
BTTT,........................BUMP!!
I like your handle,...'YepYep'.
:-)
99
posted on
04/05/2003 6:13:07 AM PST
by
maestro
To: HAL9000
Great news!
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