I have said it before but it bears repeating: Aid is not a gift. The United States provides foreign assistance because it serves OUR interests.
Howard BermanHow much greater would their contributions to the U.S. economy be if U.S. copyright owners could access foreign markets otherwise dominated by pirate product?
Howard BermanIt is longstanding U.S. policy that we will talk to the Iranians anytime, anywhere, on any subject, with no preconditions. So far, they have not taken us up on our offer.
Howard Berman