“President Bush on Wednesday authorized the resumption of arms sales to Iraq, a move that will “strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace,” a White House memorandum said. Citing the Foreign Assistance Act and the Arms Control Export Act, Bush authorized Secretary of State Colin Powell to report the finding to Congress that the furnishing of “defense articles and services to Iraq” could resume.” CNN
Great, when was the last time this kind of generosity in that region actually strengthen the security and promoted peace… seems like arms manufacturers will get their fair share, if they haven’t already…