Trump announces he may re-take the Panama Canal

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-12-22 00:03:53 | Updated at 2024-12-24 02:21:51 2 days ago

Trump announces he may re-take the Panama Canal
Truth Social ^ | December 21, 2024 | Donald J. Trump

Posted on 12/21/2024 3:56:51 PM PST by chrisinoc

The Panama Canal is considered a VITAL National Asset for the United States, due to its critical role to America’s Economy and National Security. A secure Panama Canal is crucial for U.S. Commerce, and rapid deployment of the Navy, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and drastically cuts shipping times to U.S. ports. The United States is the Number One user of the Canal, with over 70 percent of all transits heading to, or from, U.S. ports. Considered one of the Wonders of the Modern World, the Panama Canal opened for business 110 years ago, and was built at HUGE cost to the United States in lives and treasure - 38,000 American men died from infected mosquitos in the jungles during construction. Teddy Roosevelt was President of the United States at the time of its building, and understood the strength of Naval Power and Trade. When President Jimmy Carter foolishly gave it away, for One Dollar, during his term in Office, it was solely for Panama to manage, not China, or anyone else. It was likewise not given for Panama to charge the United States, its Navy, and corporations, doing business within our Country, exorbitant prices and rates of passage. Our Navy and Commerce have been treated in a very unfair and injudicious way. The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, especially knowing the extraordinary generosity that has been bestowed to Panama by the U.S. This complete “rip-off” of our Country will immediately stop….

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….The United States has a vested interest in the secure, efficient, and reliable operation of the Panama Canal, and that was always understood. We would and will NEVER let it fall into the wrong hands! It was not given for the benefit of others, but merely as a token of cooperation with us and Panama. If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question. To the Officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly!

1 posted on 12/21/2024 3:56:51 PM PST by chrisinoc

To: chrisinoc

How is it possible that what Trump wants to do is always what I, too, have in mind?

2 posted on 12/21/2024 3:59:10 PM PST by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)

To: chrisinoc

This, children, is what we call a “leader,” for those unfamiliar with the concept.

3 posted on 12/21/2024 3:59:14 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████ ████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)

To: chrisinoc

Retake the canal, purchase Greenland from the Dutch, and annex Canada. …for starters.

4 posted on 12/21/2024 3:59:32 PM PST by Mr. Mojo

To: Mr. Mojo

5 posted on 12/21/2024 4:00:05 PM PST by Mr. Mojo

To: chrisinoc

More liberal heads are going to explode over the next four years than had exploded in the past 100 years. What a time to be alive...!

6 posted on 12/21/2024 4:00:52 PM PST by fhayek

To: chrisinoc

Reagan never wanted to give it up I recall but he had no say when Carter was POTUS.

7 posted on 12/21/2024 4:01:22 PM PST by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS-REMEMBER REV. NIEMOLLER)

To: chrisinoc

A man. A plan. A canal. Panama.

(try reading backwards)

8 posted on 12/21/2024 4:02:10 PM PST by Manic_Episode (Harpazo imminent. Each post may be my last. It's been real =)

To: Nextrush

Howard Baker, Jr., and John Wayne were among those who urged the giveaway of the Panama Canal.

9 posted on 12/21/2024 4:02:36 PM PST by Theodore R.

To: Nextrush

Hopefully Jimmah will live long enough to see this part of his shameful “legacy” bite the dust.

10 posted on 12/21/2024 4:02:59 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████ ████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)

To: reasonisfaith

Hmm. Come to think of it, I’ve never seen Trump and you in the same place ever....

11 posted on 12/21/2024 4:03:02 PM PST by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant - Never Fearful)

To: chrisinoc

Last I heard about the canal was it’s in bad shape and not maintained well.

12 posted on 12/21/2024 4:03:22 PM PST by Hillarys Gate Cult (“History doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes” - Possibly Mark Twain.)

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