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Yemen official tells AP US troops not wanted |
2010-01-07 |
Posted by:tipper |
#1 Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi drew some red lines Wednesday in its burgeoning alliance with Washington against al-Qaida, telling The Associated Press that Yemen welcomes U.S. and foreign troops for training, intelligence and logistical support. The Yemeni foreign minister's insolent remarks are in stark and interesting contrast to the abject fear of the US expressed by Pakistani President Musharraf immediately after 9/11. Unlike the Pakistanis in 2001 the Yemenis today know that they need not fear western punishment for any act of aggression. Just like in Afghanistan there will be massive Neither the Yemeni government nor the Yemeni people will be held responsible for harboring terrorists. |
Posted by: Slaviger Borgia4406 2010-01-07 08:16 |