Posted on 09/11/2004 6:39:19 PM PDT by Destro
THE WORLD AFTER 9/11 : The Muslim Brotherhood In America In Search Of Friends Among The Foes U.S. Hopes to Work With Diverse Group
By John Mintz and Douglas Farah
Washington Post Staff Writers
Saturday, September 11, 2004; Page A01
When U.S. immigration officers in New York City whisked away Ishaq Farhan as he stepped off an incoming international flight in May 2000, his Jordanian diplomatic passport was no help to him. Federal agents questioned him for hours before barring his entry into the country. Then they made him pay for the flight back to Jordan.
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan lost no time making amends to Farhan, a leading opposition politician who has been closely affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, a worldwide movement opposed to Western influences. A State Department official visited his home, issued him an immediate visa and passed on the United States' "deep regret for the difficulties Dr. Farhan experienced."
The episode demonstrates the U.S. government's dilemma. Some federal agents worry that the Muslim Brotherhood has dangerous links to terrorism. But some U.S. diplomats and intelligence officials believe its influence offers an opportunity for political engagement that could help isolate violent jihadists.
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Then they made him pay for the flight back to Jordan.
*** Thems the breaks sweetie! I could care less, esp. when my sister's friend got physically assaulted by a TSA agent and made her pay for a plane ticket from Japan which costs thousands.
The state department is eat up with wrongheaded people. I don't know if it's the nature of the beast or if they're left over from Klintoon, but just about any time I hear that the state department has said or done something it makes me instinctively reach for my gun. If left up to the state department, we might as well surrender now.
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan lost no time making amends to Farhan, a leading opposition politician who has been closely affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, a worldwide movement opposed to Western influences.
This really comes as a suprise. The State Dept. siding with someone who's anti-American, who's of thunk it.
Agreed. Start with Powell.
Muslim Brotherhood=Jihadist
Muslim Brotherhood = Zawahiri
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