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Subject: The USA urged Britain to join the then EEC. Some friend!
Author: Jim (Canada)	[ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ] Date Posted: 18:09:58 01/19/05 Wed In reply to: Ed Harris (London) 's message, "Good book." on 16:49:58 01/19/05 Wed [ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ]

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Ed Harris (London)
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Date Posted: 18:46:11 01/19/05 Wed

Firstly, they wanted us to join because they respected us, not to get rid of us. The idea was for us to be 'their man in Europe', to make sure that the blighters didn't do anything too insane.

Secondly, they now regret it, since it is entirely feasible that they will lose their main ally as we are obliged to adopt a common foreign and defence policy with the French, Germans and sundry peaceniks. Condi Rice, who is taking office this week, is quite keen on Britain joining NAFTA.

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