US Military Aid 'Important': AmbassadorBy Taing Sarada, VOA Khmer
Original report from Washington
04 June 2008
The resumption of military aid to Cambodia is part of an important relationship, and can help with counterterrorism, human trafficking and drug interdiction, the US ambassador to Cambodia said in Washington Monday.
The US donated 31 trucks, part of a larger contingent, to Cambodia's armed forces Tuesday, signaling another step in military cooperation that has steadily grown since 2006.
The aid was not meant to protect US oil interests and was not meant to compete with Chinese or Vietnamese interests, Ambassador Joseph Mussomeli said.
The aid, from the most professional military in the world, was meant to improve relations between the two countries, he said.
The US donated 31 trucks, part of a larger contingent, to Cambodia's armed forces Tuesday, signaling another step in military cooperation that has steadily grown since 2006.
The aid was not meant to protect US oil interests and was not meant to compete with Chinese or Vietnamese interests, Ambassador Joseph Mussomeli said.
The aid, from the most professional military in the world, was meant to improve relations between the two countries, he said.
The Cambodian military needs to dismantle all the donated (GMC) trucks to ensure there aren't any bugs installed.
ReplyDeleteHow are they going to put them back together?
ReplyDeleteAfter all these years, why all of a sudden the US shows interest towards Cambodia? Mr. Mussomeli, the Ambassador said it's not oil. Hmmmm!! Dismantle it and give it back to the US.
ReplyDeleteWhy do we hate the US? Just because of the US bombing? I think it's better to get aids from the US and from the fucking vietnam of chinese. Viet give aids to khmer, but they see khmer land as benefit. Don't hate the US.
ReplyDeleteI never trusted the Indian giver, under any circumstances.
ReplyDeleteAgain, let's dismantle these fuel-inefficient (GMC) trucks to be sure they're free of bugs.
Oh ! your poor 12:19am and 2:44am, you don't have to worry about that.Your Cambodia has nothing of interest to spy on.Just remember,every inches of the world has been mapped out by our sophisticate satellites.From the wastness of space, hundred of miles from earth ,we can even see the time on your watch.We are the genuine superpower on the planet.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, 12:09, we got good counter-intelligence with the help of China and Russia.
ReplyDeletePlease be careful of the comments you make here, because the U.S. agents are tracking your IPs; I have tracked their trace.
ReplyDeleteUSA has lost plenty grounds and felt leaving out in SE Asia. Resumption of military assistant to Cambodia is just part of gesture and to make sure that some countries in the region would be on USA side should they need.
ReplyDelete3:12 AM
ReplyDeleteSo why is it taking you guys (it seems) forever to accomplish the missions in Afghanistand and Iraq, if you had everything under control?
However, more importantly, you need to remember that the reason you guys are taking forever to complete the missions, because you're using modern weapons with conventional (cheap)soldiers, which explains why you guys are taking forever (squadering taxpayer dollars)to complete just SIMPLE tasks. It's pathetic, quite literally! Also, it's a colossal failure on your leaders part. Of course, we won't blame you ... it's your leaders' fault!
3:12 AM
ReplyDeleteUsed to be "super power." Not anymore!
Of course, again, you're just doing your job -- to please your boss in hope for a future promotion perhaps.
I like the way you bark, however!
2:44am, and 12:19am Yes Khmer have to worry you are right.
ReplyDeleteBe care full US government donated 31 Army Truck to Cambodia one days Cambodia will have war like before 1975 US supporting Lon Nol and teaching Lon Nol how to make corruption, before our Asian don't know how to make corruption & the corrution are western peoples teaching our Asian how to corruption like England did to CHINA many years ago, I hope Khmer should be wake up the US will bring war to Cambodia soon, make friend with CHINA better than US, the US trying help our Cambodia as they want something from Cambodia back are not for free. from Cambodian Victim Melbourne Australia
ReplyDeleteThe Chinese stood by Pol Pot until the end of that regime.
ReplyDeleteNever trust the Indian giver!
ReplyDeleteJust return the trucks and no question asked.We can deliver to the vietnamese or Thai or lao ,the people who know how to appreciate.
ReplyDeleteNever trust the Indian giver!
ReplyDeleteAlso, you guys have squandered a lot of taxpayers' dollar for that Empussy in Phnom Penh. You must be after something ... of course, again, initially ... starts with used fuel-ineficient trucks to test potential oil fields. Not a bad idea at all!
ReplyDelete3:51 am
ReplyDeleteBullshit.Militarily,we took the TALIBAN regime out in about a month and a little over three week with Saddam's armies.Why we did not complte this mission sooner, because we want those two countries to have a real democracy and that take time.Remember ! we defeated the imperial of Japan in less than 4 years.
3:56am..
ReplyDeleteYou are entitle to your opinion,but don't let your ignorance led you to do something stupid .
2:08 PM
ReplyDeleteOf course, with the help of nukes!
Democracy is the worst SYSTEM of government!
ReplyDeleteYou people just never get it, which is why you're in this mess.
The democracy cannot be bought or sold; it has to come from the people.
2:15 PM
ReplyDeleteIt's your prerogatives!
I know my constitutional right. Also, I can tell the bad apples from good ones.
Nice barking, dude!
2:08 PM
ReplyDeleteOf course, yet another recollection of Vietnam era. You people never learned, and you've always learned the hard way.
I must admire your ignorance!
There's such thing as "genuine super power."
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're not a salesperson!
I think you're behind your current events.
It is my belief that the Cambodian government should take more time to make additional assessment by deferring resumption of the fuel-inefficient used trucks prior to accepting U.S. aid.
ReplyDeleteThank you U.S.A for helping my people(khmer people)
ReplyDeleteIf Sen. John McCain gets elected, Mr. Si Chan Siv will be a (possible) replacement as an embassador to Cambodia.
ReplyDeleteNot Chinese stood by Pol Pot regime, during 1975 to 1979 Pol Pot regime is Yuon/Vietnamese hidden face behind the killing field, you'll know after Khmer Rough case finest, US also have trouble too beacuse US killing Cambodian more than two millions peoples when got war with A Yuon/Vietnamese, the US lean very cruel from England like England did this to CHINA many years ago and US alway have trouble with other country around the world, US trouble maker, the only CHINA & Soviet, North Korea US can not beat them, US embassie in oversea alway protecting by Security Guard event in Australia, year 1984 I am escape from Cambodia refugee camp call Khao I Dang in Siam/Thailand and 1986 US embassy officercalled me ti interview with in US embassy cruel staffs but that cruel staff not approve VISA for me to live in USA event I am orphan, but the Australian Government very kind to me to grant refugee VISA for me to living in Australia by peace, I am believing that Australia the best country for me to live not fucking US dump. Cambodian Victim Melbourne Australia
ReplyDelete8:15 PM
ReplyDeleteI was relatively intrigued to have heard your poignant brief story about the U.S. cruelty toward you and the rest (of our Khmer citizens) ... you're not alone!
3:12,
ReplyDeleteWith that super power and can't locate Osam Bin Ladin? Ha! Ha! Tried Google Earth! Idiot!
BTW, I like to sent a shout out to the NSA, since I mentioned OBL's name. Holla back!!
2:39,
ReplyDeleteLet me tell you something.....
The US was never once offered us anything until recently...... why? Due to the recent discovered of oil in Cambodia..... that's why! It started with the fleet ship being docked at sihanoukville and now this?
Expect more to follow!
Remember, the US doesn't care about anyone else but it's own interest. Look at it as a little loans for a future investment. Don't be too naive my Khmer people.
335, can you show us how to track their trace?
ReplyDeletewe are have one planet to live,we have the right to protect our world.we need to help one another,Because my people(khmer people)are need help.I Believe few Country don't want my Country and khmer people be better in future.
ReplyDeleteI am a simple khmer person to refuse this matter.I asking God to protect the kingdom of Cambodia and bless all those that help us.
Thank you U.S.A
Dear 8:15 PM,
ReplyDeleteI sympathize with you, and honestly about the Viet behind the KR and the Killing Fields, I'd say - my sentiments exactly! Thanks for writing.
History Lesson of the day:
ReplyDeleteHawaaii became the 50th state after intense of sugar interests, and therefore oil interests in Cambodia could be something that the Cambodian government need to think about.
"The aid, from the most professional military in the world, was meant to improve relations between the two countries," he said.
ReplyDeleteThe most professional military in the world?
Really?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!