Smith Smithers wrote:

wrote:

BTW, the original treaty the U.S. signed in 1903 gave it the rights
to build and operate the canal *for perpetuity*. The agreement also
gave the U.S. the right to govern the 10-mile wide, 40-mile long
strip of land around the canal, called the Panama Canal Zone.

It was poor leadership by Democrats that cost us OUR canal.

With the treaty signed and a 99-year lease given to the United States, the
Canal was built.

The original agreement seeded the canal "in perpetuity", not just 99
years. Do not fall for the Looney Left's spin. They always take the
position, America last.

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Skipper