13. (C) Notwithstanding the frustrations of doing business here, we cannot write off Tunisia. We have too much at stake. We have an interest in preventing al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and other extremist groups from establishing a foothold here. We have an interest in keeping the Tunisian military professional and neutral. We also have an interest in fostering greater political openness and respect for human rights. It is in our interest, too, to build prosperity and Tunisia's middle class, the underpinning for the country's long-term stability. Moreover, we need to increase mutual understanding to help repair the image of the United States and secure greater cooperation on our many regional challenges. The United States needs help in this region to promote our values and policies. Tunisia is one place where, in time, we might find it.
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01/15/2011 11:30:42 PM PST by
Islander7
To: Islander7
People have posed the question, “How do we know these Wikileaks documents are not altered or complete fabrications? “
2 posted on
01/15/2011 11:46:22 PM PST by
Cisco Nix
(Because the left is ugly and the right is beautiful.)
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