Posted 7/29/2003 08:14:00 AM by Ocean Guy
Syria Getting Frustrated or just more Arab Bluster?

From MEMRI is this translation of Syrian Foreign Minister Farouq Al-Shar'a's comments to a couple of London based Arabic newspapers.

"Pay attention to the name: The [ Syria ] Accountability Act . Had [this law] been issued by a divine power, it would have been more modest, as Allah is merciful and forgiving. The top American officials think any law issued by Congress is a law descended from the heavens. Washington recognizes only itself and ignores international legitimacy. The administration of President Bush is exceptional. Perhaps there have been similar administrations in the past, but never one at the same level of violence and stupidity. The disputes between the hawks and the doves [in Congress] do not reach the level of violence directed [towards Syria ]. Israel plays a central role in legislation connected to the Middle East and Syria ."