Why we as a Nation should NEVER be trusted as an ally.

[Antares]

Written by the Leader of Cambodia as we were running away from his Country.


Phnom Penh 12 April 1975

Dear Excellency and Friend,

I thank you very sincerely for your letter and for your offer to transport me towards freedom. I cannot, alas, leave in such a cowardly fashion. As for you, and in particular for your great country, I never believed for a moment that you would have this sentiment of abandoning a people which has chosen liberty. You have refused us your protection, and we can do nothing about it. You leave, and my wish is that you and your country will find happiness under this sky. But, mark it well, that if I shall die here on the spot and in my country that I love, it is too bad, because we all are born and must die (one day). I have only committed this mistake of believing in you the Americans. Please accept, Excellency and dear friend, my faithful and friendly sentiments.

(signed) Sirik Matak

 

[Antares]

...and sadly this is the pattern we have followed ever since in our dealings with other Nations.

 

[blackhawk]

We have established very well we will support another nation as long as all that is required of us is words.

 

[Antares]

We have established very well we will support another nation as long as all that is required of us is words.