[China's getting a fine return on their investment --MS] http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/aponline/20000417/aponline175259_00 0.htm US Won't Allow Taiwan Destroyer Sale By Barry Schweid AP Diplomatic Correspondent Monday, April 17, 2000; 5:52 p.m. EDT WASHINGTON –– President Clinton, backed by his senior advisers, decided Monday against the sale of four Aegis destroyers to Taiwan but approved sale of long-range radar designed to detect missile launches, a senior U.S. official said. Clinton, in California on a tour of impoverished communities, acted on the recommendation of top advisers who met earlier in the day at the White House, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Pentagon had recommended that the administration put off Taiwan's request to buy new weapons, including the destroyers, submarines and anti-submarine aircraft, in order to avoid angering China, which views Taiwan as a rebellious province. The decision could touch off a fight with Congress, where support for Taiwan and its growing democratic trends is strong, especially in light of menacing gestures by Beijing toward the island. Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C., said the Pentagon was succumbing to pressure from the State Department and the White House "to sacrifice Taiwan's security in order to appease the dictators in Beijing." Helms, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said in a statement: "There is, quite simply, no military justification to deny Taiwan these crucial defensive items. These denials are driven by knee-jerk appeasement on the part of the White House and State Department." A showdown between the White House and Congress could develop over legislation backed by Taiwan supporters to strengthen U.S.-Taiwanese military ties. "The politicized handling of Taiwan's defense request – and the utter failure of this administration to consult with Congress – is a clear demonstration why the Taiwan Security Enhancement Act is so urgently needed," Helms said. Administration officials have said they would recommend a presidential veto if Congress tries to force the sale of arms to Taiwan. Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Miss., took steps last week to push the bill to a floor vote by the end of the month. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., immediately imposed a "hold" on the measure that could block Lott's efforts. Baucus is a leader in a drive to grant China permanent trade benefits. #### P.S. If you are interested in a FREE high-speed DSL internet service provider, and/or a FREE $200 DSL modem, then register AND DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE (i.e., registration alone WON'T GET IT DONE) at: http://i.winfire.com/s/isapiEng.dll/wf.exe?cmd=rl&508,120031685&wf.exe OH, and you've only got till the 30th of this month to get it done. ================================================================= Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh, YHVH, TZEVAOT FROM THE DESK OF: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *Mike Spitzer* <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ~~~~~~~~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Best Way To Destroy Enemies Is To Change Them To Friends Shalom, A Salaam Aleikum, and to all, A Good Day. ================================================================= <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html <A HREF="http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
