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US wants cost of return to war to be high
Tuesday, 10 January 2006 - 11:17 PM SL Time
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The United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Jeffrey Lunstead, told a business gathering in Colombo on Monday that the US wanted the `cost of a return to war to be high,` in Sri Lanka. Resisting from accusing the Sri Lankan Armed forces in the escalation of the recent viloence, the US Ambassador, in his address to the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka, said that the US wanted it to be clear, if the Tigers chose to `abandon peace,` they will face a `stronger, more capable and more determined` Sri Lankan military.
Sri Lanka is at a tricky point in its history, the US Ambassador said explaining that it was not clear `if Sri Lanka was at a crossroads, or at a cliff`s edge.`
The United States wants to remain committed to the peace process in Sri Lanka, and in helping the `legitimate governing bodies of Sri Lanka to prepare for their roles in developing and protecting their citizens,` according to Jeffery Lunstead.
The LTTE`s current actions undermine its claims to legitimacy and they keep the aspirations of the Tamil people bottled up, Lunstead said.
Excerpts from the US Ambassador`s address follow:
Through our USAID program, we are helping to increase the competitiveness of Sri Lankan industries, we are helping Sri Lanka rebuild after the tsunami, and we are supporting efforts to help people realize the benefits of peace.`
`Through our military training and assistance programs, including efforts to help with counterterrorism initiatives and block illegal financial transactions, we are helping to shape the ability of the Sri Lankan Government to protect its people and defend its interests.`
`Let me be clear, our military assistance is not given because we anticipate or hope for a return to hostilities.`
`We want peace. We support peace. And we will stand with the people of Sri Lanka who desire peace.`
`If the LTTE chooses to abandon peace, however, we want it to be clear, they will face a stronger, more capable and more determined Sri Lankan military. We want the cost of a return to war to be high.`
`Now you may be asking, why is the American Ambassador using such blunt language at a gathering of the business elite' What has this got to do with our businesses or our interests'`
`As I said in the beginning, it is imperative that the business community become seized with the peace process. For the peace and prosperity message to take hold, people need to understand better the prosperity element.`
`Mahinda Chintana raises the issue of promoting rural-growth, something that is needed if the country as a whole is going to prosper in the years ahead. You can`t allow growth to leave huge segments of the population behind.`
`Nonetheless, a focus on `home grown` solutions, that ignores the lessons learned of the global community and that fails to take advantage of what we in the US call OPM ' `other people`s money` ' will only lead to further stagnation and continued growth far below its potential.`
`Let me read some recent newspaper headlines, some which actually appeared and some which might have been.`
`Here is one from last week`s Wall Street Journal:
`Intel explores Sri Lanka as site for chip plant.`
`No that is not the real headline, the real one is:`
`Intel explores Vietnam as site for chip plant.`
`Here is another one from the Wall Street Journal:`
`Microsoft targets India and Sri Lanka in $1.7 billion expansion.`
`Well, no, `Sri Lanka` was not in that headline.`
`The article continues that in addition to Microsoft`s investment, Intel would invest over $1 billion in India, and that SemIndia would invest $3 billion to use AMD technology to produce microprocessor chips.
`And there are many other similar stories.
`Now I am not suggesting that Sri Lanka could or should compete with India.`
`What I am suggesting is that there is an enormous amount of foreign investment going on, and Sri Lanka is not getting its share.`
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kaputa
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10 Jan 2006 17:53:32 GMT Report for Abuse
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| Thank you(usa) for your comments / commitments,but usa should keep away,new gosl will be able to crush this LTTE/RANIL/TNA (HYDRA)THIS TIME. |
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10 Jan 2006 17:56:11 GMT Report for Abuse
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LTTE day dreamers...
Looks like the reality is coming your way, forcefully...
2000 pounds satelite guided bombs are probably could open the bunkers where the chicken hearted, blood-stained eyes of the mass murderer coward is hiding. His fake struggle has ended up making bucks for the leaders while killing fellow free thinking Tamils.
The West and any other democratiocally run countries who sing for democracy and liberty, should serously consider putting an end to LTTE's existence as THEIR BUSINESSES, ECONOMIC GOALS AND THEIR PEOPLE ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY THE SENSELESS, AGENDA-LESS METED OUT BY LTTE.
It's time to end mere lip-service.
GOSL WILL NEVER ALLOW A DICTATORSHIP IN TEH NORTH AND LTTE CAN NEVER SURVIVE IN A DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM SO YOU ARE FIGHTING FOR AN EMPTY PROMISE...
Edited By - vinivida - 10 Jan 2006 17:59:47 GMT |
stopLTTE
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10 Jan 2006 18:02:26 GMT Report for Abuse
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USA should help Sri Lanka and take out all LTTE command bunkers. India, Russia, China and USA is all friends of Sri Lanka. This could be a historic moment were all the Super powers help a small democratic nation to fight terrorism.
However the USA verbal support does not help. Sri Lanka must be able to solve its own problems. First step must be to give LTTE a lesson so LTTE immediately stop to torture, child recruitment and murders.
LTTE want President Rajapakse to continue to allow the LTTE attack the Army and Navy. The ?restraint? President Rajapakse is bragging about could lead to riots and that is exactly what the LTTE want. Stop the stupid waiting for the LTTE running boy, Erik Solheim. Take action to save lives.
Edited By - stopLTTE - 10 Jan 2006 19:38:07 GMT |
AnuD
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10 Jan 2006 18:03:50 GMT Report for Abuse
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GOSL concentrate more on country's economic development.
For LTTE, Just carpet bomb, if they come to war.
After that, hand over Kilinochchi to non-LTTE tamils. |
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10 Jan 2006 18:06:04 GMT Report for Abuse
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Yanoya
'its the poor SLA soldiers '
That thought is in your single, lone, miserable, bankrupt, negative, helpless so called mind.
You only represent only your sole self.
SLA is now serving all communities in SL, with pride. After all they do not hit, run and hide deep in underwear of women and old folks shivering with fear!
Excellent diplomacy by MR and the team! Well done!
Edited By - vinivida - 10 Jan 2006 18:08:23 GMT |
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10 Jan 2006 18:07:51 GMT Report for Abuse
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'who sing for democracy and liberty'
Ahaha, how are they mad ??
Some comments are funny and just proofs their ignorance.
American too have a agenda for Sri lanka, don't dream Sri lankans, USA never spend money for nothing, it's an investment...
Investment in SLA, and the division of the country will be greater.
What loosers are those blind Sri lankans (who don't live in Sri lanka) ! |
kaputa
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10 Jan 2006 18:10:34 GMT Report for Abuse
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KURAL,
AS YOU SAID THE ECO REFUGEES LIVING IN THE WEST,AM I CORRECT(PER YOUR LAST LINE ) |
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10 Jan 2006 18:22:16 GMT Report for Abuse
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Yes expat i'll agree on that point.
anyway US's interest in lanka is purely military for their own good. diego Garcia is too far away and what better place than trinco.
here is Taraki's analysis reposted
http://www.tamilnation.org/intframe/us/
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A CIA regional analyst in Washington said in July 2001:
?containing the LTTE while stepping up pressure on the civilian population under its control by stepping up ?terror? bombing might create conditions for unseating Prabhararan?. ''
if you think marines are gonna land and help you out think again. they have enough on their hands in Iraq. still searching after 2 days for a boat that sank in a particular place. should seriously think of competing in the marathon. |
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10 Jan 2006 18:25:08 GMT Report for Abuse
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| Kural,i totally agree with your last comment.the loosers are going to be THE ECO REFUGEES WHO LIVE OUTSIDE SL(kURAL YOU MISSED ONE BIT,THESE ECO REFUGEES LIVE ON STATE HANDOUTS,I BEEN TOLD,I BET YOU CAN CONFIRM THIS) |
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