anyone remember what bush did in 2003.....

[Kathianne]

it was on the news the other night......he sent troops in and stopped all the terrorists.....model african nation now.....

must be one of the reasons so many Africans are singing GW's praises. Seems he's done more for Africa than any presidents before, combined. More than the European former colonial powers, that cut and ran.

[Kathianne]

must be one of the reasons so many Africans are singing GW's praises. Seems he's done more for Africa than any presidents before, combined. More than the European former colonial powers, that cut and ran.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...eria_orbat.htm

US Forces Order of Battle - 01 October 2003

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Britain and France have asked the United States to lead, at least initially -- a peace-keeping operation designed to separate and disarm the warring factions and establish an environment where a transitional government can take control of the country. ECOWAS has pledged 3,000 troops for an intervention force and is asking the United States to pledge 2,000 troops in this effort.

This is a "best available" listing of US forces deployed to the European Command AOR for Africa. This listing focuses exclusively on those forces being sent to Liberia in support of humanitarian or Department of State operations. There are currently 200 troops in or around Liberia, consisting mostly of Marines and Naval assets.
Recent Developments

* On June 13, 2003 the USS Kearsarge was diverted off the coast of Liberia to conduct operations in support of Operation Shining Express. Marines from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade were to provide embassy security.
* On or about June 20, 2003 the USS Kearsarge and the Marines on board departed Liberia and headed back to the United States.
* On July 6, 2003 US European Command deployed a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team to Monrovia to assess requirements for temporary military-specific support to Department of State and humanitarian relief agencies. The HAST unit consisted of some 31 individuals. According to a Navy story on July 9, 2003 fifteen Marines from the FAST at Rota were also deployed.
* On July 21, 2003 a Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team was deployed to Monrovia from Rota, Spain. 41 Marines were deployed, in addition to the 15 Marines that had deployed with the HAST. Reports from CNN on July 21, 2003 indicate that only 21 Marines from the FAST arrived at the Embassy as the continued violence and the shelling at the Embassy caused the arrival of the rest of the Marines to be delayed. ....

[manu1959]

must be one of the reasons so many Africans are singing GW's praises. Seems he's done more for Africa than any presidents before, combined. More than the European former colonial powers, that cut and ran.

pity he didn't do the same for the american people......imagine if he had invest hundres of millions in american roads, rail systems, industry, etc.....

[Dilloduck]

pity he didn't do the same for the american people......imagine if he had invest hundres of millions in american roads, rail systems, industry, etc.....

or a big ass fence !!!

[manu1959]

or a big ass fence !!!

well he did get the money authorized......unfortunately they haven't built it.....

[red states rule]

well he did get the money authorized......unfortunately they haven't built it.....

Thanks to John McAmnesty and the open borders crowd

[PostmodernProphet]

.....imagine if he had invest hundres of millions in american roads, rail systems, industry, etc...

you mean instead of ten times that amount?.....are you proposing cuts in spending?.....

[red states rule]

you mean instead of ten times that amount?.....are you proposing cuts in spending?.....

How much did the last highway bill cost the US taxpayer?