Surprise! More Business As Usual

I'm no longer really surprised that Bush will do anything to ensure US companies have every customer possible. This even to the point he will ignore the fact India hasn't signed the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty that Iran has signed.

The deal with India, endorsed in general terms by Bush and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, would put India’s civilian nuclear program under international controls but exempt its weapons program from outside scrutiny. The two leaders hope to fill in details of the agreement during Bush’s visit.

India would gain access to commercial nuclear technology and equipment that are now off limits because of its pariah status. American companies could get in on deals that are now forbidden by U.S. law and by the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.

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