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I think we should respect President Duterte's decision and pull all but a few U.S. troops out of the Phillipines with the exception of a few for U.S. Embassy security and cut all aid we give to the Philippines. I say this not with disrespect but instead reality as we shouldn't provide any sort of help to someone who doesn't want it.
In 2016, US spent $140 million in military aid and more than $200 million in other aid, mostly food.
It was Iran's money - frozen assets - not a gift. The World Court was about to rule that we owed Iran way more interest but Obama got a deal, with lower interest in return for quicker payment and prisoner release.
I think we should respect President Duterte's decision and pull all but a few U.S. troops out of the Phillipines with the exception of a few for U.S. Embassy security and cut all aid we give to the Philippines. I say this not with disrespect but instead reality as we shouldn't provide any sort of help to someone who doesn't want it.
This.
There is never any point in trying to continue a relationship with someone who doesn't want one.
There is never any point in trying to continue a relationship with someone who doesn't want one.
Exactly! You would think this would be taken as common sense but still many politicians have personal interest at heart.
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