Just one more reason I voted for Bush...

Baketech · 06-13-2005, 4:27 PM

Finally a politician ready to take some risk and reform a failed policy...

Like him or not...the bitch has ballz....

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Bush links US Africa Aid To Reforms

FULL STORY HERE

US President George W. Bush said he was committed to expanding US programs linking trade benefits and aid for Africa to reforms as he welcomed five African leaders he cited as models.

"We believe Africa is a continent full of promise, and talent, and opportunity, and the United States will do our part to help the people of Africa realize the brighter future they deserve," he said with the presidents of Botswana, Ghana, Mozambique, Namibia and Niger at his side.

"I consider these men friends, I consider them to be strong patriots of their respective countries, and I consider them to be democrats," said Bush, who stressed that all five nations had held elections in the past year.

"What a strong statement that these leaders have made about democracy and the importance of democracy on the continent of Africa," said the US president.

His guests were President Festus Mogae of Botswana, President John Kufuor of Ghana, President Armando Guebuza of Mozambique, President Hifikepunye Pohamba of Namibia, and President Mamadou Tandja of Niger.

"All of us share a fundamental commitment to advancing democracy and opportunity on the continent of Africa. And all of us believe that one of the most effective ways to advance democracy and deliver hope to the people of Africa is through mutually beneficial trade," he said.

Bush specifically praised the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which rewards countries with trade benefits, and the Millennium Challenge Account, which requires reforms in exchange for economic assistance.

The US president also hailed an agreement, reached by the Group of Eight wealthy industrialized nations over the weekend, to cancel 40 billion dollars in debt owed by 18 of the world's poorest nations, including 14 in Africa.

"The countries eligible for this relief are those that have put themselves on the path to reform. We believe by removing a crippling debt burden, we'll help millions of Africans improve their lives and grow their economies," he said.

aussie_929 · 06-13-2005, 9:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Finally a politician ready to take some risk and reform a failed policy...

Like him or not...the bitch has ballz....

I agree with you on one thing...he is a bitch.

Bacchus · 06-13-2005, 9:29 PM

Angling again so soon?!

Baketech · 06-13-2005, 10:04 PM

Ain't no thing but a chicken wing on a string...

oldfogey · 06-14-2005, 5:15 AM

Glad he's supporting Tony and Gordon on their crusade to save Africa. Let's hope the cancellation of debts saves plenty of lives and gives some real opportunity for reform. Perhaps we can have agricultural subsidies reduced drastically in the next WTO round.

Just perching, singing some bass to that famous song " Whale kipper whelk-home in the eel-side."