SENATE BILL: April 2012 Foreign Policy Review (Passed)

[Napoleon]

I hope my concerns will be addressed.

[Napoleon]

You make good points too Senator. Here is what I suggested:

My biggest problem with the Foreign Policy Review is the sustained use of the word "attack" to describe the goal of the tariff. Such is all but admitting economic warfare. While I support restrictions for rogue nations, describing it is an attack does more harm than good.

[Napoleon]

Partial: Specific restrictions such as selective tariffs or partial embargoes are to be in place to pressure the government to change course, not to change the regime itself. Foreign aid can be granted if the regime shows signs of progress towards democracy.

Credit for this phrasing goes to Mr. Joyce, who will be a valuable contributor to foreign policy I am sure. Senator Sbane also has some good ideas, they should be considered here.