May 13, 2004
THE ON-DECK CIRCLE:
President Imposes Sanctions on Syria: Nation Accused of Backing Terrorism (Glenn Kessler, May 12, 2004, Washington Post)
Rep. Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.), one of the sponsors of the sanctions law, said the president's action "was a long time coming, but it is better late than never." But, he said, "to me, it's only the beginning," adding that Syria will face even tougher sanctions if its behavior does not change.In a statement, Bush echoed that sentiment. "The Syrian government must understand that its conduct alone will determine the duration of the sanctions, and the extent to which additional sanctions may be imposed should the Syrian government fail to adopt a more constructive approach to relations with its neighbors, weapons of mass destruction, and terrorism," he said.
Bush, who signed an executive order imposing the sanctions, accused Syria of "supporting terrorism, continuing its occupation of Lebanon, pursuing weapons of mass destruction and missile programs, and undermining United States and international efforts with respect to the stabilization and reconstruction of Iraq."
The Left will still be worrying about the yellowcake from the last war when Damascus falls. Posted by Orrin Judd at May 13, 2004 8:25 AM
I'd like to hear what Rep. Engel believes President Kerry would do about the Iraq situation -- in fact, I'd like to hear him give a platform speech about it at the DNC Convention in July. But odds are Rep. McDermott and much of the Washington State delegation would walk out in protest.
Rush Limbaugh had a fake Kerry-for-President commercial on his show; Kerry's "platform speech" on everything was "When I Served In Vietnam..."
Ending with "Kerry on Iraq":
"WE MUST GET OUT OF VIETNAM!"
Posted by: Ken at May 13, 2004 12:37 PM