Sunday, March 05, 2006
DP World: Myth Vs. Fact
Here's the fact sheet or spin, whichever you prefer...
The White House gives us this and much more:
"MYTH: The Bush Administration is outsourcing the security of our ports to a company owned by the Government of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
FACT: The United States government is in charge of U.S. port security. We will never outsource the security of our ports. The U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection are in charge of security of our ports.
MYTH: UAE is a haven for terrorists and allowing a UAE-owned company to control our ports will endanger our national security.
FACT: UAE is a friend and ally of the United States, a partner in the Global War on Terror, and a strong partner in global port security."
