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2003-12-19 Africa: North

Welch to Egyptopress: "Your moral compass has gone crazy!"

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Posted by Mercutio 2003-12-19 5:24:32 PM|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The complete round table discussion between Amb. Welch and the Al-Ahram weekly can be found here.

I found this exchange amusing:
Nevine Khalil: And what if there is democracy in the region and the people decide to elect governments that are not friendly to the US? What would you do about that?

Welch: You mean like France? This is a good opening. Forgive me because I am not a very good diplomat and I tend to say what's on my mind and I say it straight. It may at times bother you a little bit, but I don't mean any offense. I just believe in honesty. So I am going to be very honest.

Posted by Gasse Katze 2003-12-19 7:07:48 PM|| 2003-12-19 7:07:48 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 David Welch is my kind of Diplomat- which means the Saoodi payroll/Francophile asshats at Foggy Bottom will do all they can to sneer at and sabotage this fine ambassador

Posted by Frank G 2003-12-19 9:14:41 PM|| 2003-12-19 9:14:41 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 I just finished reading the discussion between David Welch and Al-Ahram participants. Great read! Great ambassador! We need more discussions like these to clear the air and lower the walls between us. At least the effort should be made. Hats off to Ambassador Welch!

Posted by Alaska Paul 2003-12-19 10:47:53 PM|| 2003-12-19 10:47:53 PM|| Front Page Top

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