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Liquor Dealer · 07-01-2003, 11:26 AM

Looks like it might happen:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,90862,00.html
Tuesday, July 01, 2003
Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Bush administration is "actively discussing" how to bring peace to Liberia amid international calls for the United States to lead a peacekeeping force there, the White House said Tuesday.

At a National Security Council meeting attended by Bush, officials discussed how to proceed in Liberia, but reached no conclusions, a U.S. official said.

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has suggested the United States take a leadership role in peacekeeping. West African leaders on Monday asked for 2,000 U.S. troops, and said they want an answer before President Bush leaves for Africa on Monday.

France, Britain and both sides in Liberia's fighting have also pushed for an American role in a peace force for the country, which was founded by freed American slaves in the 19th century.

White House spokesman Ari Fleischer did not close the door on possible U.S. military involvement Tuesday. Nor did he offer any hint that Bush intends to commit troops.

07-01-2003, 11:26 AM	#46 (permalink)
Liquor Dealer Super Agitator Location: Just SW of Nowhere!!! In the good old US of A	Looks like it might happen: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,90862,00.html Tuesday, July 01, 2003 Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Bush administration is "actively discussing" how to bring peace to Liberia amid international calls for the United States to lead a peacekeeping force there, the White House said Tuesday. At a National Security Council meeting attended by Bush, officials discussed how to proceed in Liberia, but reached no conclusions, a U.S. official said. U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has suggested the United States take a leadership role in peacekeeping. West African leaders on Monday asked for 2,000 U.S. troops, and said they want an answer before President Bush leaves for Africa on Monday. France, Britain and both sides in Liberia's fighting have also pushed for an American role in a peace force for the country, which was founded by freed American slaves in the 19th century. White House spokesman Ari Fleischer did not close the door on possible U.S. military involvement Tuesday. Nor did he offer any hint that Bush intends to commit troops. __________________ Life isn't always a bowl of cherries, sometimes it's more like a jar of Jalapenos --- what you say or do today might burn your ass tomorrow!!!