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Thread #130885   Message #2947930
Posted By: jacqui.c
19-Jul-10 - 07:12 PM
Thread Name: BS: Metaphorical gunboat to Lockerbie
Subject: RE: Metaphorical gunboat to Lockerbie
Of the total of 270 fatalities, 190 were American citizens. - Wickipedia.

I guess that, in view of the number of US casualties on the plane, the USA does feel that they should have some say in this matter.