Bush Stands Behind Port Deal
Bush Stands Behind Port Deal: "Position Distances President From Growing Number of Republicans
By Daniela Deane and Jim VandeHei
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, February 21, 2006; 4:09 PM
President Bush today strongly defended plans to allow a company controlled by the United Arab Emirates to assume management of key U.S. ports, a stance that distanced him from a growing number of Republicans, including the congressional leadership that has threatened to pass legislation to stop the move.
In a 20-minute impromptu meeting with reporters aboard Air Force One, Bush said he would veto any legislation to hold up the port deal. He warned that if the United States derailed the deal, it would send 'mixed signals' because no criticism was raised when a British company was in charge. Lawmakers, he said, must 'step up and explain why a Middle Eastern company is held to a different standard.'"
By Daniela Deane and Jim VandeHei
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, February 21, 2006; 4:09 PM
President Bush today strongly defended plans to allow a company controlled by the United Arab Emirates to assume management of key U.S. ports, a stance that distanced him from a growing number of Republicans, including the congressional leadership that has threatened to pass legislation to stop the move.
In a 20-minute impromptu meeting with reporters aboard Air Force One, Bush said he would veto any legislation to hold up the port deal. He warned that if the United States derailed the deal, it would send 'mixed signals' because no criticism was raised when a British company was in charge. Lawmakers, he said, must 'step up and explain why a Middle Eastern company is held to a different standard.'"
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