VOL. XLIII

No. 32

7-August-2000

OPEC

Republican Party Platform On The Middle East

The following is the text of the section of the Republican Party Platform for the 2000 Presidential Election dealing with the Middle East, as approved by the Republican National Convention, held in Philadelphia during 30 July-3 August.

The Middle East and Persian Gulf

In the Middle East, the advancement of US national interests requires clear and consistent priorities as well as close cooperation with Americas friends...