Quote Originally Posted by Ray View Post
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It is interesting to note the increase in the funding from what the US gave for fighting AQ elements and what it is now giving.

The AQ threat continues to be there or has it gone?

If there is still the AQ threat, then it requires no elaboration as to why the US has increased the aid.

It is also worth noting that the Philippines are offering the United States greater access to its airfields and may open new areas for U.S. soldiers to use.
Don't confuse the arguent made at home to validate the money with the purpose the money was spent to advance. This clearly has little to do with AQ.