Syria: We're thwarting militants along Iraq border

From Cal Perry CNN (CNN) -- Syrian commanders say their troops along the border with Iraq are making strides in nabbing militants intent on staging suicide attacks in Baghdad. But, the commanders say, they could do a better job if they were able to obtain modern equipment denied to them because of sanctions and if they received cooperation from the U.S. military....

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/07/04/syria.iraq.border/index.html

they could do a better job if they were able to obtain modern equipment
denied to them because of sanctions and if they received cooperation
from the U.S. military....

Bwhahhaahahahahah. Uh ya. Let me guess, you want smart bombs and nuclear weapons too. Whats that? Just like the Saudis you say?

yunowu wrote: But, the commanders say, they could do a better job if they were able to obtain modern equipment denied to them because of sanctions and if they received cooperation from the U.S. military.

What's wrong with all the wonderful whiz-bang weaponry the Russians sold you. Those top of the line Russian air defense systems were quite a marvel when the Israelis flew right into your country's airspace and blew up your nuke plant and then went home before you even knew what happened.

ummmmm Syria..why would we help you with weapons when you are in bed with Iran?...and besides I agree you have those great Russian weapons even bought at a discount...