,,, it appears that the initiative was of US volition... Australian committment was instant from John Howard as soon as he heard of the Sept 11 events. That was over a month ago. Australia didn't ask for recognition.
Okay, but crackpots are sending Anthrax to Congress, Muslim Extremists are killing thousands of Americans, the economy is going down the tubes and the House Leadership sees our recognition of Australia as an important issue?
This sounds like some Namby Pamby Social Liberal Feel Good Legislation brought to us by Bill Clinton! However, Clinton is gone and the Republicans run the House of Representatives!
What Gives?