Report: State Department Warning Region About Danger Of Syria’s Vast WMD Stockpile Once Regime Crumbles…
Not only does Assad have a sophisticated stockpile and highly active WMD program but he also has ballistic missiles designed to carry them. Add in al-Qaeda now fighting with the rebels and we have a giant shit storm forming in the Middle East.
Via The Cable:
The State Department has begun coordinating with Syria’s neighbors to prepare for the handling of President Bashar al-Assad’s extensive weapons of mass destruction if and when his regime collapses, The Cable has learned.
This week, the State Department sent a diplomatic demarche to Syria’s neighbors Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia, warning them about the possibility of Syria’s WMDs crossing their borders and offering U.S. government help in dealing with the problem, three Obama administration officials confirmed to The Cable. For concerned parties both inside and outside the U.S. government, the demarche signifies that the United States is increasingly developing plans to deal with the dangers of a post-Assad Syria — while simultaneously highlighting the lack of planning for how to directly bring about Assad’s downfall.
Syria is believed to have a substantial chemical weapons program, which includes mustard gas and sophisticated nerve agents, such as sarin gas, as well as biological weapons. Syria has also refused IAEA requests to make available facilities that were part of its nuclear weapons program and may still be in operation.
The State Department declined to provide access to any officials to discuss the private diplomatic communication on the record, such as the author of the demarche Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Tom Countryman. In a meeting with reporters earlier this year, Countryman expressed confidence that the United States knows where Syria’s WMD stockpiles are, but warned that they could become a very serious security issue for Syria and the region going forward. [...]
The demarche made four specific points, according to other U.S. officials who offered a fuller account to The Cable. It communicated the U.S. government’s recognition that there is a highly active chemical warfare program in Syria, which is complemented by ballistic-missile delivery capability. It further emphasized that that any potential political transition in Syria could raise serious questions about the regime’s control over proliferation-sensitive material.
Third, the State Department wanted Syria’s neighbors to know that should the Assad regime fall, the security of its WMD stockpile — as well as its control over conventional weapons like MANPADS (shoulder-fired rocket launchers) — could come into question and could pose a serious threat to regional security. Lastly, the demarche emphasized that the U.S. government stands ready to support neighboring countries to provide border-related security cooperation.
“It’s essentially a recognition of the danger to the regional and international community of the stockpiles that the regime possesses and the importance of working with countries, given the potential fall of the regime, to prevent the proliferation of these very sensitive weapons outside of Syria’s border,” one administration official said. “It’s an exponentially more dangerous program than Libya. We are talking about legitimate WMDs here — this isn’t Iraq. The administration is really concerned about loose WMDs. It’s one of the few things you could put on the agenda and do something about without planning the fall of the regime.”
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Great, coordinating with Syria’s neighbors. Have we found out what happened to Qadafis weapon cache yet?
“This week, the State Department sent a diplomatic demarche to Syria’s neighbors Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia, warning them about the possibility of Syria’s WMDs crossing their borders and offering U.S. government help in dealing with the problem”
Uh, what about Israel?! Don’t you think they are a neighbor who also might have some concerns? Guess the Jews are on their own on this one…
This looks like it is going to be fun. WTF!
@Defender of the West – If the State Department mentioned Israel that would upset the muzzies as giving legitimacy to Israel.
I think they mean Saddam’s WMD’s that he smuggled into Syria.
Don’t worry! The Russians will help them make it disappear.
@Axel
Exactly….those WMD’s in Syria are stamped Made in Iraq.
@Axel – The weapons the Demoncrats want to disappear that would prove President Bush correct.
I really tired of the middle east; the land, the culture and the people just suck.
Surprise! Whatever you jackanapes. Of course they have traveling WMDs, most of them traveled from Iraq into Syria in the first place.
Oh? “This isn’t Iraq”? That’s weird because Democrats were saying it was Iraq and the same things about Saddam Hussein over a decade plus back…
“One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That is our bottom line.”–President Bill Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998
“If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq ‘s weapons of mass destruction program.”–President Bill Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998
” Iraq is a long way from [here], but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face.”–Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998
“He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since 1983.”–Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb, 18, 1998
“[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq ‘s refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs.” –Letter to President Clinton, signed by: Democratic Senators Carl Levin, Tom Daschle, John Kerry, and others, Oct. 9, 1998
“Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology—- which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process.”–Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998
“Hussein has … chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies.”– Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999
“There is no doubt that … Saddam Hussein has reinvigorated his weapons programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that will threaten the United States and our allies.” –Letter to President Bush, Signed by: Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), and others, Dec 5, 2001
“We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and a threat to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandate of the United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering them.”– Sen. Carl Levin (D, MI), Sept. 19, 2002
“We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical weapons throughout his country.”– Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002
” Iraq ‘s search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in power.” — Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002
“We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons of mass destruction.”– Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002
“The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons…”– Sen. Robert Byrd (D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002
“I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force — if necessary — to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security.”– Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002
WMDs? I hope they’re right – we all know what kind of stuff happens when that claim is “proven” wrong, don’t we? Just ask any den about WMDs in Iraq.
DJ are you actually an American? You may be one physically but certainly not in any mental or patriotic way.
Ever feel like things are taking a huge turn for the worse? The Islamic fanatics are scrapping for a fight, while we are shrinking our military, and leaving a huge mess in the middle east region, as well as Africa. I guess the smartest president eveh has not learned anything from pre 1980 Iran, Russia’s foray into Afghanistan, the 1st Gulf war, England and France before 1939, America before 1941, America before the war of 1812, and so on and on and on..
I guess we will find out how people actually felt during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Should we start hording now or wait till next week? /snark.
C.
DJ believes that Saddam gassed the Kurds with Heinz Ketchup Gas.
@ Axel. Exactly right. Iraq moved WMD for months leading up to the invasion. Truck loads of WMD and it was well know that’s what was happening.
“Ever feel like things are taking a huge turn for the worse?”
Fuck yeah, and I am beginning to think it’s all on purpose.
Also DJ Condoleezza Rice is a classic pianist while Camel Thighs is a classical rug muncher.
@Dapandico
Classic!
Also DJ she wasn’t born with a silver spoon like the woman named after a famous explorer. Condoleezza Rice was born November 14, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama. She grew up surrounded by racism in the segregated South but went on to become the first woman and first African American to be a Stanford University provost. She was appointed National Security Adviser by George W. Bush in 2001, and served as the 66th Secretary of State of the United States from January 2005-2009.
http://www.biography.com/people/condoleezza-rice-9456857
Of course Camel Thighs did have to do a combat landing in Bosnia.
“Of course Camel Thighs did have to do a combat landing in Bosnia.”
And see Bill Clinton naked. (shudder)
@Woz – She saved Sinbad the comedian by carrying him through the threat of sniper fire between her thighs.
It is looking less and less likely that bashar and his blond wife will get another glowing spread in Vogue now that o-hole has turned on them. Under the bus they go because o-hole now needs mo-bro chaos in the m.e.
He will turn on anyone not just his old granny.
Thats serious doo doo. This means other countries such as the US will have to become involved eventually, in some capacity, as a matter of responsibility.
Whatever the weapon is that they aim at us, I hope it’s centered on Samantha Power (whose husband will incidentally be in her office along with their good friend, Dr. Death, Zeke Emanuel).
DJ, you’re doing a good job. Keep getting the message out.
Uhhhh… I believe some of those WMDs are Saddam’s that he shipped over when the UN delayed the war.
The hostile Islamic gang war vortex of hell producing murder & destruction of the world as we know it ..
Psa 5:9 .. For there is nothing trustworthy or steadfast or truthful in their talk; their heart is destruction or a destructive chasm (partisan/gang theology), a yawning gulf; their throat is an open sepulcher; they flatter and make smooth with their tongue ..
John 10:9…I AM the DOOR, anyone who enters in through Me will be saved (will live). He will come in and go out (freely), and will find pasture. The thief comes only in order to steal (faith), kill (mercy), destroy (grace). I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).
They wipe their ass with their hands, too.
@Axel says:
February 24, 2012 at 8:37 pm
I think they mean Saddam’s WMD’s that he smuggled into Syria.
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One reason why we are staying ‘hands off’ here. Wondering if Obama’s giving Iran time to move the stash out of there.
Cannot have “Bush” proven right.
Y’all have GOT to see this. Best evah!
Zip, gotta post it!
Awesome: YouTube apology to President Karzai on behalf of Americans
http://www.therightscoop.com/awesome-youtube-apology-to-president-karzai-on-behalf-of-americans/
What do you want to bet that the obamalicking media types will be totally in support of intervening in Syria, since it is the obamalicking media’s president’s state department that says that these are “legitimate” WMDs. And it is not Iraq,
I don’t believe anything the dems say anymore. I’ll wait for the bombs to start exploding over my head. And to vote in November if he hasn’t cancelled that.
I hope this a reminder to all ~
http://www.nysun.com/foreign/iraqs-wmd-secreted-in-syria-sada-says/26514/
…and Bush folded like a cheap suit over the next years, it was despicable. He never, ever should have.
I have a long memory..along with the Russian Convoy transporting WMD’s to Syria..hell, we had pictures of it. ~
Need I say mpre?
I wonder how these heathens would react to someone burning pictures of their clerics anyway?
SMOD.
Put me down for this shit being moved. De Fuher cannot have it discovered Bush was right. However, ten to one Dear Leader does blame Bush for this shit being in Syria.
Yo, Luap Nor, what is your plan Stan? This is one major reason Luap can never in the history of ever become POTUS.
As to the question about Qadaffi’s SAMs, I had heard the Muslim Brotherhood had obtained some of them, that they were finding their way to Egypt, and to all the various tribes in Libya.
God help us, and the innocent people who are going to get murdered by this stuff.
We shouldn’t anything explosive anywhere near that fucking hell hole – they don’t deserve our weapons or our soldiers.
I supported the Iraq war – our fighting forces needed to find a theatre we could sharpen our skills in since this is the battle of the future – but this quote:
“International Security and Nonproliferation Tom Countryman. In a meeting with reporters earlier this year, Countryman expressed confidence that the United States knows where Syria’s WMD stockpiles are, but warned that they could become a very serious security issue for Syria and the region going forward…”
What a load of bullshit. The State Department and the CIA fucked up the Iraq mission and apparently they’ve gotten over it (maybe they think they’ve successfully blamed Bush for the fuck up) – no one ought to believe them now. NO ONE.
Gee! Wonder what happened to Hussein’s WMD that everyone knew he had.
And with Israel next door, who failed their logic quiz in high school. Oh, wait,
we don’t teach logic in H.S. anymore. Perfect. F**k the progressives. We own
you, and their will be an accounting!
Speaking of Condie, I had hoped she would run for President. One stop shopping….Female, Black, and Republican. That would send the libtards into orbit.
@Diamond Girl….I think that General was on FOX. It was so bizarre, he was on the air, seemed straight up and honest, and suddenly FOX created a weird news flash to get him off the air. I have searched and searched and have never found that episode. They literally pulled the plug on the guy.
Don’t they mean to say they are worried about Saddam Hussein’s stockpile??
I love how the Obama admin sycophantic, lackeys put a dig into Bush every opportunity they get:
“It’s an exponentially more dangerous program than Libya. We are talking about legitimate WMDs here — this isn’t Iraq.”
OH MY GOD WE NEED TO VOTE THIS GUY AND HIS LOSER FOLLOWERS OUT OF OFFICE!!!!
“….Syria is believed to have a substantial chemical weapons program, which includes mustard gas and sophisticated nerve agents, such as sarin gas, as well as biological weapons….”
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something Hillary just discovered…?
eerily similar to what the Commiecrats did with Iraq in the 90′s
the only thing missing is Hans Blix… who can then say it doesn’t really exist
and all just in time for a new Republican president
one administration official said. “It’s an exponentially more dangerous program than Libya. We are talking about legitimate WMDs here — this isn’t Iraq.”
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and where do they think Assad got them from…?
When push comes to shove ‘Assad’ may use these WMD’s on the protesters
Beagle: with the exception of Israel, you are correct—eliminate the entire ME, and nothing will be missed except some maniacs. No significant research done.