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Israel asks to buy US jet fuel for military aircraft
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| July 14, 2006
Posted on 07/14/2006 3:21:42 PM PDT by West Coast Conservative
The Pentagon notified Congress of an Israeli request to purchase up to 210 million dollars in JP-8 aviation jet fuel for its military aircraft.
"The jet fuel will be consumed while the aircraft is in use to keep peace and security in the region," the Pentagon's Defense Security and Cooperation Agency said.
The notice to Congress came two days after Israeli fighter jets attacked targets in Lebanon, including the international airport in Beirut, following the capture of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah guerrillas.
The Pentagon said the sale would help "improve the security of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an important force for stability and economic progress in the Middle East."
The US Congress has 30 days to act to block the sale; otherwise, it is automatically approved.
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; Israel; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 2006israelwar; congress; energy; iaf; idf; israel
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To: jhp
Any of their kidnapped soldiers ending up in Syria or Iran may be the last straw.
A chemical attack coming from Lebanon would pretty much seal the deal, IMO.
Any overt action from Syria or Iran would likely be enough.
Just a few off the top of my head.
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posted on
07/14/2006 4:49:59 PM PDT
by
Pox
(If it's a Coward you are searching for, you need look no further than the Democrats.)
To: West Coast Conservative; SJackson; yonif; Simcha7; American in Israel; Slings and Arrows; ...
Now that
would be interesting to see some leftist in our Congress try to block this.
Ps 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
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posted on
07/14/2006 4:51:09 PM PDT
by
Salem
(FREE REPUBLIC - Fighting to win within the Arena of the War of Ideas! So get in the fight!)
To: West Coast Conservative
$210 million dollars in JP-8 aviation jet fuel...That's what - about three gallons?
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posted on
07/14/2006 4:52:01 PM PDT
by
Libloather
(All global warming is local...)
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To: Libloather
We should give the IAF some KC135 and EC130s to hit Iran.
45
posted on
07/14/2006 5:21:08 PM PDT
by
DCBryan1
( HeadOFF Apply directly to the neck! HeadOFF Apply directly to the neck !(Avail. only from Muslims))
To: CaptObe
You are not sentient... Go away!
46
posted on
07/14/2006 5:22:03 PM PDT
by
gatorgriz
("The world is full of bastards - the number ever increasing the further one gets from Missoula, MT")
To: CaptObe
CaptObe; Member since June 5, 2006... Captain you smell troll...
47
posted on
07/14/2006 5:26:12 PM PDT
by
gatorgriz
("The world is full of bastards - the number ever increasing the further one gets from Missoula, MT")
To: CaptObe
48
posted on
07/14/2006 5:27:55 PM PDT
by
Malsua
To: wouldntbprudent
Oh, goody, now we get to see which Congresscritters put foot in mouth every time the doodoo hits the fan. The first name that popped into my head was Biden. On second thought, Boxer could open her piehole.
49
posted on
07/14/2006 5:30:56 PM PDT
by
SMM48
To: CaptObe
Sorry Israel... we have no idea which way the tide will turn because of your actions of destroying civil structures and innocent lives in Lebanon...Have you always been an idiot or are you just practicing? Go away little boy, or girl, --- your drivel is sickening.
50
posted on
07/14/2006 5:31:07 PM PDT
by
ken in texas
(come fold with us.... team #36120)
To: CaptObe
Liberalism is a dangerous mental disorder. Seek help. Now!
51
posted on
07/14/2006 5:31:30 PM PDT
by
geopyg
("I would rather have a clean gov't than one where -quote- 1st Amend. rights are respected." J.McCain)
To: BenLurkin
....Give it to them for free.
The Israelie's asked to buy it, and I think they should pay for it like any other customer.
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posted on
07/14/2006 5:33:54 PM PDT
by
Auntie Toots
(The GOP is still the best we've got))
To: Malsua
53
posted on
07/14/2006 5:36:18 PM PDT
by
Cyber Liberty
(© 2006, Ravin' Lunatic since 4/98)
To: madison10; kabar
Cynthia McKinney, for one, has substantial Arab financial backing. Just look at the "A"s in her FEC filings at fec.gov
It wouldn't surprise me at all to see her publicly calling for this to be stopped.
54
posted on
07/14/2006 5:40:58 PM PDT
by
FreedomPoster
(Guns themselves are fairly robust; their chief enemies are rust and politicians) (NRA)
To: Paul Ross
"No, frankly I think the old Maoist condemnation of the West...that we are Paper Tigers... does apply to Bush..."
Bush is a raging tiger compared to most of our Presidents. He has liberated 52 million people and nearly destroyed Al Qaeda. There have been few Presidents who can claim these successes.
55
posted on
07/14/2006 5:44:19 PM PDT
by
TexanToTheCore
(This space for hire...)
To: BenLurkin
I'm with you....Give it to them free.
In fact let them "drink" it right out of the tank.
56
posted on
07/14/2006 5:52:52 PM PDT
by
Kakaze
(American: a Citizen of the United States of America........not just some resident of said continent)
To: BenLurkin
I'm with you....Give it to them free.
In fact let them "drink" it right out of the tank.
57
posted on
07/14/2006 5:52:54 PM PDT
by
Kakaze
(American: a Citizen of the United States of America........not just some resident of said continent)
To: Toidylop
Exactly --- let's have a rollcall vote!
58
posted on
07/14/2006 6:02:16 PM PDT
by
wouldntbprudent
(If you can: Contribute more (babies) to the next generation of God-fearing American Patriots!)
To: wouldntbprudent
Oh, goody, now we get to see which Congresscritters put foot in mouth every time the doodoo hits the fan.
59
posted on
07/14/2006 6:02:56 PM PDT
by
Stultis
(I don't worry about the war turning into "Vietnam" in Iraq; I worry about it doing so in Congress.)
To: SMM48
Oh, goody, now we get to see which Congresscritters put foot in mouth every time the doodoo hits the fan. The first name that popped into my head was Biden. On second thought, Boxer could open her piehole.
Popcorn, please!
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posted on
07/14/2006 6:03:28 PM PDT
by
wouldntbprudent
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