| Printed from JudicialWatch.org Dec 18, 1999 |
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OMAR TORRIJOS, SON OF THE FORMER PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT, FEARS IMPLICATIONS OF CHINESE CONTROL OF THE CANAL (Washington, DC) On today's broadcast of the Judicial Watch Report, special guest Omar Jose Torrijos Pauzner, son of the Former Panamanian President who negotiated the Panama Canal Treaty with Jimmy Carter, made it clear that he believes that the Panama could fall victim to Communist influence, particularly since a Chinese company, Hutchison-Whampoa, now operates the two major ports of the canal. Additionally, he pointed out that, contrary to reports in the establishment media, the majority of Panamanians fear the loss of the a U.S. presence in Panama. Constitution Party Presidential Nominee, Howard Phillips, who traveled to Panama earlier this week with Larry Klayman, also raised his concerns about the operational turnover of the canal to the Chinese. Saying that former President Jimmy Carter's speech at the ceremonial hand-over this past Tuesday made him embarrassed to be an American, Phillips pointed out how the loss of the U.S. military presence in Panama leaves the problem of Marxist narco-terrorism unchallenged by competent authority. Also on the show was Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who explained in very clear terms the strategic importance the canal plays in our Navy's ability to effectively execute its duties and tasks. Judicial Watch is undertaking legal actions to prevent the effective turnover of the canal to Hutchison-Whampoa and its subsidiary, the Panama Ports Company, on December 31, 1999. Archives of this week's and previous broadcasts of The Judicial Watch Report are available at www.judicialwatch.org. A complete listing of the show's affiliates is also available on the site. The Judicial Watch Report can be heard in the Washington D.C. area, from 9-11 Wednesday evening on AM 570 WWRC. | |