I live in the US and I thought we were being stingy. If nothing else, the political gain from a swift, sure movement would have been very positive. Indonesia alone has the largest Muslim population in the world and it would make sense politically to have them hold us in higher regard. This is not buying their friendship, but showing that countries that support each other and are willing to work together will in the end benefit each other. I think Bush should have come out with $300 million right from the start.
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