[lbo-talk] Condi gets to the heart of the matter

steve philion philion at hawaii.edu
Wed Aug 6 22:17:13 PDT 2003


After lots of rhetoric, the awaited source for transformation is revealed in the last sentence:

The transformation of the Middle East will not be easy, and it will take time. It will require the broad engagement of America, Europe and all free nations, working in full partnership with those in the region who share our belief in the power of human freedom. This is not primarily a military commitment but one that will require us to engage all aspects of our national power -- diplomatic, economic and cultural. For instance, President Bush has launched the Middle East Partnership Initiative to bind us together in building a better future through concrete projects. He further has proposed establishing a U.S.-Middle East free trade area within a decade, to bring the people of the region into an expanding circle of opportunity.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26193-2003Aug6.html



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