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There are several things we need and want from Uzbekistan. The first is use of their land for military operations and flyovers. Others are speculation; possible oil pipelines that would go through their territory and oil extraction from their nation itself.
Also, to Mojo, Clinton had a previous relationship with Karimov himself. He had met with the man as well and was giving him about 5 million dollars a year. Mostly for the same reasons that Bush wants to be there. Bill wanted a military presence close to Afghanistan because of the threats from the Taliban and Al Qaeda.
And if I had that knowledge going into '96 I wouldn't have voted for the man either.
I have three big issues. Environment, promoting a fiscally sound national budget (including real paying down of the debt) and admittedly my mew in the past year issue, Staying away from supporting and creating these monsters. Yes I am an idealist. I won't vote for a man who does this no matter the reason.
You need to be reconciled with me on all three to get/keep my vote.
To me Bush has failed at it all.
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