[swarthyguy]

But Clinton administration officials say they could not figure out how Pakistan, virtually broke at the time, could afford the purchases.

Saudi Arabia, of course, who else.

[newsperson999]

THE NYT's ALSO SAID THIS IN 1994 CLICK

[Archie Bunker on steroids]

As a state, NK is not a threat to launch any nuclear weapons. They would simply no longer exist.

Economically, however, they are desperate. Several non state sponsored groups would pay good coin to get their hands on some of NK's weapons. Unfortunately, we will have to bribe them with more so that does not happen.

[Shermy]

Very interesting.

I didn't think that the Chinese would help NK, just not in this regard. Why would it want NK to have Atomic Bombs?

But the desire to get enriched uranium, even though they have plutonium, might indicate they don't have the technology to set off plutonium.

It's "received wisdom" they have plutonium...but never explained where they got it from.

[justa-hairyape]

If North Korea got A-bombs from Pakistan for short to medium range missle technology, what did Al Queda get from Pakistan to help fight India in Kashmir ?

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

[But Clinton administration officials say they could not figure out how Pakistan, virtually broke at the time, could afford the purchases.]

Saudi Arabia, of course, who else.

Roger that.

[Wild Irish Rogue]

I love the code words-97,98,99, late 90's-not once does the New York Times say, Clinton Administration!!!

[Mitchell]

American intelligence officials have concluded that Pakistan, a vital ally since last year's terrorist attacks, was a major supplier of critical equipment for North Korea's newly revealed clandestine nuclear weapons program, current and former senior American officials said today.

The equipment, which may include gas centrifuges used to create weapons-grade uranium, appears to have been part of a barter deal beginning in the late 1990's in which North Korea supplied Pakistan with missiles it could use to counter India's nuclear arsenal, the officials said.

This is more evidence that Pres. Bush was correct in saying that North Korea plays a significant role in the axis against us.

And Pakistan's true colors are being revealed.

The key unanswered question here is what China's role might be, if any. It's hard to believe that China isn't at least privy to everything North Korea is doing, and it isn't unreasonable to think that North Korea continues to be a covert, behind-the-scenes proxy state for China.

[Aaron_A]

There are enough people here and more importantly in the State Department and Congress just itching to kiss Paki ass that this won't even make a dent.

[atc]

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