Posted 10/16/2003 11:38:00 AM by Ocean Guy
Toughness: EUnuch Style

Oh those Euroweenies! They're mad now, they've had they can stand and they can't stands no more.

EU leaders in a summit meeting Thursday and Friday were expected to release an unusually tough statement condemning the attack and demanding action by the Palestinian authorities.

How tough? Here's a hint:

I realize that Arafat is very sorry, but he has to change the system," said Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Moeller. "It's not good enough.

But wait, there's more:

EU officials said the summit statement would also be critical of Israel for constructing the West Bank separation fence, which cuts into Palestinian territory, and for expanding settlements in the West Bank.