Syria: We Helped in Iran - Britain Dispute

[wakeme2008]

Source: AP

April 4, 2007
Syria: We Helped in Iran - Britain Dispute
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filed at 2:13 p.m. ET

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- Syria played a key role in resolving the standoff over the 15 British sailors and marines held by Iran, two government officials said Wednesday.

''Syrian efforts and the Iranian willingness culminated with the release of the British sailors,'' said Information Minister Mohsen Bilal.

He said Syria had been asked ''to help positively in the issue of British'' crew members since their March 23 seizure by Iran in the Persian Gulf.

He did not elaborate.

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[paparush]

1. Bush** - A Legacy of Failed Leadership

As Pelosi's trip proved, Bush** is completely irrelevant.

Bush, lead or get out of the way. On second thought, just get out of the way.

[BattyDem]

2. "He said Syria had been asked 'to help positively in the issue of British'"

Asked to help? Hmmm ... I wonder who asked? ;-)

Way to go, Speaker Pelosi!!!

:patriot: :yourock: :applause: :toast: :applause: :yourock: :applause: :toast: :applause: :yourock: :patriot:

[HuffleClaw]

3. yup, with old-fashioned diplomacy

whereas bush bluster and cheney threats did not help in the least.

[Sequoia]

4. It's time to chuck Chimp and Chin and put Nancy in!!