2009 Foreign Policy Review Bill [On President's Desk]

[HappyWarrior]

Of course the SOEA supports this bill.

[HappyWarrior]

Chaves?

One spelling error! OMG!

[HappyWarrior]

I very much approve of the distinguished Senator's changes.  Of course there are new developments in the world since I wrote the original review.

[HappyWarrior]

Would this be the place to discuss foreign aid, or would that be a separate bill?

This is primarily accepting the FPR as legislation passed by past Senates requires. Humanitarian aid is usually other legislation, and I would be happy to sponsor any bill dealing with humanitarian aid to Africa.

I'm also obviously open to any amendments on my amendment, concerning Uganda if they arise.

They deserve aid, but I think the current policy in this bill is good.

Only problem with aid on my part is that it just helps out the government leaders and little actually gets to the average people.

[HappyWarrior]

Would this be the place to discuss foreign aid, or would that be a separate bill?

This is primarily accepting the FPR as legislation passed by past Senates requires. Humanitarian aid is usually other legislation, and I would be happy to sponsor any bill dealing with humanitarian aid to Africa.

I'm also obviously open to any amendments on my amendment, concerning Uganda if they arise.

They deserve aid, but I think the current policy in this bill is good.

Only problem with aid on my part is that it just helps out the government leaders and little actually gets to the average people.

Well, yeah, but we can support organizations aiding people there such as "Invisible Children" and such. You could also add a caveat that they lose aid if they don't produce results.

Thats all I'm suggesting largely.

[HappyWarrior]

I had raised issues with Uganda on the SOEA's page. Too early to make a call (as we need to see what law they pass if any) Should they make the regressive move then the LGBT Trade Act would kick in.

Well we don't have any FTAs with them anyway lol.

[HappyWarrior]

I had raised issues with Uganda on the SOEA's page. Too early to make a call (as we need to see what law they pass if any) Should they make the regressive move then the LGBT Trade Act would kick in.

Well we don't have any FTAs with them anyway lol.

The situation isn't funny.

I never said the situation was .  That was'nt at all what I meant.....

[HappyWarrior]

I had raised issues with Uganda on the SOEA's page. Too early to make a call (as we need to see what law they pass if any) Should they make the regressive move then the LGBT Trade Act would kick in.

Well we don't have any FTAs with them anyway lol.

The situation isn't funny.

I never said the situation was .  That was'nt at all what I meant.....

I bolded the problem.

I am aware.  I thats just a speech tick I use in any conversation I have online.  Don't take it like that.

[HappyWarrior]

I will line item veto this, to alleviate the concerns of our allies in Taiwan, by including the following line:

Taiwan: Normal

I send this back to the Senate so edited.

I was just about to suggest such an action.  Good work Mr. President.