The United States recognizes South Sudan as a sovereign and independent state, U.S. President Barack Obama said Saturday.
"After so much struggle by the people of South Sudan, the United States of America welcomes the birth of a new nation," Obama said in a statement. "Today is a reminder that after the darkness of war, the light of a new dawn is possible. A proud flag flies over Juba and the map of the world has been redrawn."
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THEY musta discovered some oil or diamonds...and gonna cut us a deal..?
i wanna goto juba and play my tuba...
Congratulations! South Sudan! May God bless your country and all its benefactors.
US recognizes them? They all look the same to me.
"The United States recognizes South Sudan as a sovereign and independent state, U.S. President Barack Obama said Saturday"
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SEE obama was able to recongnize em...
We'll see if we recognize the Palestinian state that quickly when the UN General Assembly gathers for the declaration come September.
It took US four minutes to recognize the Zionist State of Israel in 1948 when it was declared unilaterally.
whats a Zionist?
@Ruffie:
*Facepalm*™©
@ HRH banasy:
Madam,
With my humble duty,
I used your copyrighted expression yesterday.
So what do I owe you?
I have the honour to remain,
JIF
How do you recognize a country ? I guess it's like-– Oh yeah, I remember meeting you at Joes' party last year.
Naw–look for a boot shape, or an ice cream cone. That's a start.
@JIF:
I saw that!
I laughed my ass off.
I will let you use it for nothing.
You have brought me many hours of enjoyment with your posts.
See?
There *is* honor amongst thieves.
Is that near south alabama? There are a bunch of jiggs there too.
Oh look! There's Madagascar!
I and my wife Cora went to Chicago on vaction last year. While taking a day tour we came upon a herd of wild kneegrow. Everyone in out tour group took many photos. The guide told us Kneegrow can be very dangerous when in packs of 3 or more. It was an exfillerating experience.
Can you spell JERK ? Look in the dictionary and you'll see your picture next to the word !!!!