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There is no oil in Liberia but they have diamonds and Iron ore, gold and a fertile land.
I think that the importance of Liberia in the eye of the American governement lies in the historical strategic ties that links the
two countries. This country gave for many years an opportunity for the USA to have an economic presence in West Africa whose foreign presence is largely dominated by French and British interests.
As for Bush in Liberia, or his trip to Africa... ... whatever !
He should have stayed home and save himself the trouble... I don't think Americans care some much on his views about Africa that this trip will sway their vote.
I don't think that him sending troops in Africa will change the views many have about the involvment of USA in Iraq. The stakes are so much higher... ...
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