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Bush slaps sanctions on Mugabe
Agence France-Presse ^ | March 8, 2003

Posted on 03/07/2003 2:48:50 PM PST by Indy Pendance

US President George W Bush has slapped sanctions aimed at the assets of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and 76 other government officials for undermining democracy there, the White House said today.

Bush's executive order "blocks all property and economic assets of the targeted individuals. It also prohibits United States citizens or residents from engaging in any transaction or dealing with the targeted individuals," Bush spokesman Ari Fleischer said in a statement.

The move affects "Mugabe and 76 Zimbabwean government officials who have formulated, implemented, or supported policies that have undermined Zimbabwe's democratic institutions," Fleischer said.

Bush's actions complement the European Union's decision to freeze the assets, the spokesman said.

It "makes clear our agreement that the situation in Zimbabwe endangers the southern African region and threatens to undermine efforts to foster good governance and respect for the rule of law throughout the continent".

"This action is aimed not at the people of Zimbabwe but rather at those most responsible for their current plight. The United States is acutely aware of the hardships and frustrations which the Zimbabwean people are enduring," he said.

"The United States is working diligently with its international partners to try to ensure that adequate food supplies are made available to those in need.

"In the weeks and months ahead, our government will continue to seek measures to support the aspirations of Zimbabwe's people for a peaceful and democratic future," said Fleischer.


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To: Indy Pendance
"You'd think France and Germany would remember...."

Hell, the French forget what Waterloo was after 20 minutes and the germans still haven't figured out that 1000 B-17's means no more city property with resale value. The new generation is more clueless than the old.
41 posted on 03/07/2003 4:59:08 PM PST by Beck_isright (going to war without the French is like duck hunting without an accordian)
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To: Cuttnhorse
"Me too, like snubbing the idiot Helen Thomas the other day...nothing really to gain...but gutsy."

Wasn't that just like poetic. God, he's back on a roll. Keep it up W!!!!!!
42 posted on 03/07/2003 5:00:22 PM PST by Beck_isright (going to war without the French is like duck hunting without an accordian)
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To: Indy Pendance
Is Chavez next?
43 posted on 03/07/2003 5:02:55 PM PST by MonroeDNA (Leave the monkeys alone.)
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To: MonroeDNA
Well, we're going alphabetically so...Afghanistan, Iraq, Korea, Lybia, Syria, Venezuela then Zimbabwe.
44 posted on 03/07/2003 5:20:04 PM PST by BJClinton
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To: Indy Pendance
If Bush wanted to humiliate the French, he'd break their imperial pretentions in Africa; that means, taking out Mugabe, who is obviously a friend of Chirac now, and helping our Christian bretheren in Cote d'Ivore. After all, they asked for help against Chirac from Bush. ;)

Regards, Ivan

45 posted on 03/07/2003 5:21:51 PM PST by MadIvan (Learn the power of the Dark Side, www.thedarkside.net)
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To: MadIvan
What are the Brits saying about France and Germany, not the media, but your friends and associates?

Man Flushes French Wine Over Iraq Dispute

46 posted on 03/07/2003 5:25:17 PM PST by Indy Pendance (You can't say we did not give you a fair warning.)
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To: Indy Pendance
I'm thrilled with this action. I wish it had happened sooner, but with Mugabe's recent, well-publicized trip to France, it's also a slap in the direction of Chirac. Remember, Clinton didn't so much as lift a finger in the direction of Rwanda in the 90's. At least Bush shows he's aware of the plight of Africa, both from this action and his commitment of millions of $$ to help with the AIDS crisis there.
47 posted on 03/07/2003 5:25:31 PM PST by 2Smart2BLiberal
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To: 2Smart2BLiberal
clinton was busy with cuban cigars.....
48 posted on 03/07/2003 5:27:48 PM PST by Indy Pendance (You can't say we didn't give you a fair warning.)
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To: Indy Pendance
Quite frankly, the average bloke never really cared for the French and the Germans. Reminders of the Germans are still all around us - for example, I had to go to the London Bridge area today. Right outside the station is "The Battle of Britain Experience", in which you can, for a modest fee, go into an old Underground station and experience what it was like to have Dorniers dropping bombs on the city above you.

As for the French - they've been the butt of our jokes for a very long time. Everyone knows they're treacherous and unreliable.

Regards, Ivan

49 posted on 03/07/2003 5:28:35 PM PST by MadIvan (Learn the power of the Dark Side, www.thedarkside.net)
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To: MadIvan
Mr. Ivan, you have my profound respect. How your nation does not call for destroying the "Chunnel" is way beyond me. It's sort of like why we don't fill the Rio Grande with burning oil.
50 posted on 03/07/2003 5:33:43 PM PST by Beck_isright (going to war without the French is like duck hunting without an accordian)
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To: Indy Pendance
Bush BUMP
51 posted on 03/07/2003 5:35:13 PM PST by Slyfox
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To: Trickyguy
Fool! I've got several hundred Nigerians who want to transfer--each of them, mind you--about fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) into my bank account! The wonders of email!

LOL, I was wondring when someone would mention Nigeria. I guess we are no longer allowed to help Nigerians get money of of there.

52 posted on 03/07/2003 5:36:56 PM PST by Mark17
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To: SJackson
LOL, you're good! Thanks for the reminder.
53 posted on 03/07/2003 5:42:10 PM PST by Teacher317
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To: MonroeDNA
Absolutely! Chavez must be taken down. We ought to finish off his buddy Fidel at the same time. Venezuala is our #1 oil source. The people hate Chavez but he has his goon squad to crack heads. Hiding in the background and cheering Chavez on is our old nemesis Fidel. Castro would love to inflict some damage on the US before he heads off for eternity. These clowns need to go in the same category as Saddam & Kim Jung Il.
54 posted on 03/07/2003 5:45:14 PM PST by JDGreen123
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To: Indy Pendance
Mugabe should be killed. And I have no problem with us being the ones that do it.
55 posted on 03/07/2003 5:49:09 PM PST by DAnconia55 (I wonder what France will do..)
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To: MadIvan
Thanks, appreciate your candor.
56 posted on 03/07/2003 5:50:24 PM PST by Indy Pendance (You can't say we didn't give you a fair warning.)
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To: JDGreen123
Let's hope there is a plan for this.

Chris Dodd is responsible.
57 posted on 03/07/2003 5:51:24 PM PST by MonroeDNA (Leave the monkeys alone.)
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To: Indy Pendance
Hooray!!!

May Mugabe leave power, feet first and at room temperature.
58 posted on 03/07/2003 6:08:10 PM PST by Sparta (ANSWER, the new Communist conspiracy for the twenty-first century)
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To: Indy Pendance

Or better yet, may Mugabe suffer the fate of his hero.

59 posted on 03/07/2003 6:10:07 PM PST by Sparta (ANSWER, the new Communist conspiracy for the twenty-first century)
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To: Indy Pendance
Excellent
60 posted on 03/07/2003 6:36:01 PM PST by chuknospam (Help fight the War On Terror!! www.operationmilitarypride.org)
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