A few facts about the United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is a part:
– The UAE was one of three countries in the world to recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
– The UAE has been a key transfer point for illegal shipments of nuclear components to Iran, North Korea and Lybia.
– According to the FBI, money was transferred to the 9/11 hijackers through the UAE banking system. Two of the hijackers were from Dubai.
– After 9/11, the Treasury Department reported that the UAE was not cooperating in efforts to track down Osama Bin Laden’s bank accounts.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Why Does Bush Call Dubai an Ally?
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The UAE really doesn't care who you are as long as you have $$$ and that means the highest bidders win. Prob not someone we want to run our ports.
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