Both Colorado U.S. Senators are concerned about the DPW contracts, according to the Rocky Mountain News. They write, "Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez told The Associated Press that the transaction would not put the UAE-run company in charge of port security.
"But that has not stopped criticism from countless members of Congress, both Republicans and Democrats.
"'My primary concern about this plan is national security,' Republican Sen. Wayne Allard said in a statement Wednesday.
"'I am asking the president to reconsider this takeover and to put it on hold immediately.'
"Allard, who rarely criticizes President Bush, said the president needs to conduct a thorough review and consult more closely with Congress.
"Sen. Ken Salazar, a Democrat, also raised concerns about the deal Wednesday, citing worries about terrorism and homeland security."
Instapundit: "SO NOW BUSH IS THREATENING TO VETO any legislation that would block the Dubai ports deal? Either this deal is somehow a lot more important than it seems (a quid pro quo for, well, something . . . ) or Bush is an idiot. Your call."
Thanks to The Moderate Voice for the link.
Bull Moose: "We are now in the midst of a media and political frenzy over the UAE port purchase. Both the left and the right have weighed in with their objections. Although the President has been adamant, it is a only a matter of time that the Administration capitulates and reverses course. Do we really believe that the President will cast his first veto over this? The writing is on the wall. This is Harriet Miers redux. If the President continues to defy the conservative base on this issue, kiss the House and maybe the Senate good-bye - the base will be deflated and demoralized."
Category: 2008 Presidential Election
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