I haven't had any time to really look at this and interpret it, but the brief summary at the beginning speaks volumes already. Essentially, I interpret the word 'Terrorism' in the context of our foreign policy as a replacement for the Cold War 'Communism' scare. Terrorism is a convenient excuse to bully our way into starting theater wars undertaken by ourselves or by proxy through Israel.
The rest, well, I'll just have to look at in depth later.
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 982
To halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation of Lebanon, stop its development of weapons of mass destruction, cease its illegal importation of Iraqi oil, and hold Syria accountable for its role in the Middle East, and for other purposes.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 1, 2003
Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mr. SANTORUM) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
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A BILL
To halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation of Lebanon, stop its development of weapons of mass destruction, cease its illegal importation of Iraqi oil, and hold Syria accountable for its role in the Middle East, and for other purposes
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