Bush Offers Military Help to Kosovo

Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:40 PM EDT

WASHINGTON — President Bush on Wednesday authorized military assistance to Kosovo, which declared its independence from Serbia last month.

Bush signed a Presidential Determination granting Kosovo eligibility to receive defense articles and defense services under the Foreign Assistance Act and the Arms Export Control Act, which require that the president determine that military assistance "will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace."

The United States was among the first countries to recognize Kosovo after its Feb. 17 declaration of independence.

The White House said Bush's move would strengthen U.S. security relations with Kosovo, promote security and stability throughout the Balkans and improve Kosovo's capacity to take part in peacekeeping activities, deter terrorists and deal with humanitarian emergencies.

Tensions have been high since Kosovo's declaration of independence, which Serbia says is illegal under international law.

"The actual provision of defense articles or defense services will be considered on a case-by-case basis, including with respect to relevant guidelines and criteria established in the existing Conventional Arms Transfer policy," the White House said. "Each request will also be reviewed to ensure that all legal requirements and constraints existing at the time with regard to the sale, lease, or other transfer are satisfied."

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John Fedor

I can't believe I voted for this clown TWICE! This is "going to promote security and stability throughout the Balkans"! DUH !! I sure hope someone tells the Serbs what a wonderful deal the U.S. has stuffed down their throats. Try to convince Mr. Putin yo join in on this "gang rape" of a Christian country for the benefit of the Muslim dope dealers. Thank God we only have ten more months left of Mr.Bush and Co, I'm not sure we could survive any longer!

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#1 - Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:15 AM EDT

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firebreather

If "Muslim dope dealers" of the atheist denomination terrorizing innocent Christian puppies condemned of genocide and war crimes are out to get you, you shouldn't be writing on the internet, cause that leaves you no time to hide.

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#2 - Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:58 AM EDT

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