您現在的位置: > Language Tips > Audio & Video > Normal Speed News  
     





      Bush concerned about collapse of ports deal
    [ 2006-03-17 10:28 ]

    President Bush says it was never a question of security with Dubai Ports World, that his administration would never have approved the deal, if it made the nation more vulnerable to terrorist attack.

    But the White House failed to convince Democrats and Republicans in Congress that the deal should go through, and the state-owned firm announced Thursday that it would transfer operations at U.S. terminals to an American entity.

    President Bush warned Congress that blocking the move could hurt America's broader security interests in the Middle East. He says it may now be more difficult to continue close cooperation with Middle East allies.

    "I'm concerned about a broader message this issue could send to our friends and allies around the world, particularly in the Middle East. In order to win the war on terror, we have got to strengthen our relationships and friendships with moderate Arab countries in the Middle East."

    U.S. public opinion polls showed overwhelming opposition to allowing the firm to manage operations at six U.S. ports. Despite threats of a presidential veto, Republican leaders in Congress told Mr. Bush the deal would not go through.

    Speaking to officials from American newspapers Friday, President Bush said the United Arab Emirates is a committed ally in the fight against terrorism - servicing U.S. ships, sharing intelligence, and helping shut down the nuclear trading network of Pakistani scientist A.Q. Khan.

    "UAE is a valued and strategic partner. I am committed to strengthening our relationship with UAE and explaining why it is important to Congress and the American people."

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says it would be a grave mistake for Congress to take actions that could harm the U.S. economy in the name of national security. Chamber Executive Vice President Bruce Josten says security should always be a top priority. But he cautions that the controversy over the ports deal could seriously damage U.S. relations with friendly countries in the Middle East, and hamper America's ability to promote international trade and investment.

    Talks between the United States and the United Arab Emirates over a free trade agreement have stalled. U.S. trade representative spokeswoman Neena Moorjani would not comment on any link to the ports controversy, saying delays are common.

    White House spokesman Scott McClellan said the decision by Dubai Ports World was made on its own, and shows the UAE's understanding of the broader importance of its relationship with the United States.

    Pollsters say the controversy has contributed to an overall decline in the president's approval ratings. McClellan says the decision does resolve the matter, so the administration can move forward on other important issues.

    this business continuity planning as a form of comparatively cheap insurance."

    Vocabulary:

     

     
     
     




    日本在线中文字幕第一视频| 国产成人无码AV麻豆| 一本本月无码-| 性无码专区| 国模GOGO无码人体啪啪| 日韩精品无码免费专区网站| 日韩成人无码中文字幕| YW尤物AV无码国产在线观看 | 久久久久亚洲Av无码专| 最近更新免费中文字幕大全| 大地资源中文在线观看免费版 | 精品无码国产自产拍在线观看| 中文字幕无码久久久| 中文字幕av在线| 亚洲精品乱码久久久久久中文字幕| 国产日韩AV免费无码一区二区三区| 无码人妻久久一区二区三区 | 亚洲真人无码永久在线| 暖暖免费中文在线日本| 日本免费在线中文字幕| 熟妇人妻中文字幕无码老熟妇| 特级小箩利无码毛片| 极品粉嫩嫩模大尺度无码视频 | 日韩午夜福利无码专区a | 久久男人Av资源网站无码软件| 亚洲国产精品无码专区| 亚洲中文字幕久久精品无码APP | 亚洲爆乳无码专区| 亚洲av无码一区二区三区乱子伦| 无码不卡av东京热毛片| 国产台湾无码AV片在线观看| 中国无码人妻丰满熟妇啪啪软件| 中文字幕人妻无码专区| 亚洲AV永久无码精品成人| 亚洲AV无码久久精品成人| 人妻无码久久一区二区三区免费 | 精品无码国产污污污免费网站| 久久久无码精品亚洲日韩蜜臀浪潮 | 无码一区二区三区在线观看| 少妇人妻无码精品视频| 欧洲Av无码放荡人妇网站|