Via Zip:
(Egypt Independent) — Egypt’s negotiations with the US to acquire F-16 aircraft and M1A1 Abrams tanks are proceeding smoothly, a senior Egyptian military source has said.
The source added that the negotiations are proceeding regardless of statements made by political opponents of US President Barack Obama, in what may have been an oblique reference to calls by US Congressman Vern Buchanan for the suspension of this deal over what he described as the “dictatorship of President Mohamed Morsy.”
He also said that news about fresh military assistance or deals always sparks controversies, which tend to subside when the deals are concluded. He alleged that those Congressmen or officials who oppose supplies of advanced weaponry to the Egyptian army belong to the pro-Israel camp.
He added that demands made by some Congressmen to stop weapon deals with Egypt are motivated by electoral interests, adding, however, that the US administration does not take into account the opinions of voters when it makes assistance deals because such deals are connected to higher strategic interests.
Why doesn't this surprise me?
Oh, I know...he's just making sure that if/when he leaves in 2016 his new country will be well-supplied to keep the peasants in line.
Posted by: Nate | January 13, 2013 at 04:17 PM
Anybody still say this turd is'nt a traitor ?
Those weapons will be used to kill Israelis and against American troops.
Does'nt suprize me this is going on..where the hell is John Q Public ?
Why no outcry against this ?
Oh Gee i forgot ! He's busy stuffing his damn face and drinking Budweiser, and watching NFL Football, and Hollyweird !
This country is getting pathetic.
Posted by: PALADIN | January 13, 2013 at 10:26 PM
The Egyptian army already has M1 tanks...and 218 F16 series aircraft.
Posted by: (Rhino!) CBPO Jon A Underwood, CBP, Ret. | January 13, 2013 at 11:04 PM