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The sale of facilities at six U.S. ports to Dubai World Ports, a state-owned company in the United Arab Emirates, has sparked a firestorm of criticism, with many arguing that the U.S. should block the sale entirely.

But the facts don't support such a drastic move, write James Carafano and Alane Kochems. The UAE is a close ally in the war on terrorism, and port security should be unaffected.

However, Congress hasn't taken a close look at the laws governing such sales since 1988. A brief delay may be in order so that Congress can review the rules and ensure that national security is being properly maintained.

Read Security and the Sale of Port Facilities by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., and Alane Kochems
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