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01 Oct 2007 12:38:50 AM |
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I hate all Iranians, US aide tells MPs |
Britsh MPs visiting the Pentagon to discuss America's stance on Iran and Iraq were
shocked to be told by one of President Bush's senior women officials: "I hate all
Iranians." (Also includes a very scary photo of this person. Is that the Iron Cross
that she is wearing? Some Zionist Americans are doing Hitler work.
I hate all Iranians, US aide tells MPs
By SIMON WALTERS - More by this author » Last updated at 21:26pm on 29th September 2007
Britsh MPs visiting the Pentagon to discuss America's stance on Iran and Iraq were
shocked to be told by one of President Bush's senior women officials: "I hate all
Iranians."
And she also accused Britain of "dismantling" the Anglo-US-led coalition in Iraq by
pulling troops out of Basra too soon.
The all-party group of MPs say Debra Cagan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Coalition
Affairs to Defence Secretary Robert Gates, made the comments this month.
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Hard line: Debra Cagan stunned the MPs with her comments
The six MPs were taken aback by the hardline approach of the Pentagon and in particular
Ms Cagan, one of Mr Bush's foreign policy advisers.
She made it clear that although the US had no plans to attack Iran, it did not rule out
doing so if the Iranians ignored warnings not to develop a nuclear bomb.
It was her tone when they met her on September 11 that shocked them most.
The MPs say that at one point she said: "In any case, I hate all Iranians."
Although it was an aside, it was not out of keeping with her general demeanour.
"She seemed more keen on saying she didn't like Iranians than that the US had no plans
to attack Iran," said one MP. "She did say there were no plans for an attack but the
tone did not fit the words."
Another MP said: "I formed the impression that some in America are looking for an
excuse to attack Iran. It was very alarming."
Tory Stuart Graham, who was on the ten-day trip, would not discuss Ms Cagan but said:
"It was very sobering to hear from the horse's mouth how the US sees the situation."
Ms Cagan, whose job involves keeping the coalition in Iraq together, also criticised
Britain for pulling out troops.
"She said if we leave the south of Iraq, the Iranians will take it over," said one MP.
Another said: "She is very forceful and some of my colleagues were intimidated by her
muscular style."
The MPs also saw Henry Worcester, Deputy Director of the Office of Iranian Affairs, who
said he favoured talks with Iran.
The Pentagon denied Ms Cagan said she "hated" Iranians.
"She doesn't speak that way," said an official.
But when The Mail on Sunday spoke to four of the six MPs, three confirmed privately
that she made the remark and one declined to comment. The other two could not be
contacted.
http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=484762
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| User: "serebel" |
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| Title: Re: I hate all Iranians, US aide tells MPs |
01 Oct 2007 12:28:43 AM |
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So, many iranians claim they hate all Americans. What's your point?
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