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30 June 2009
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A [David Foran]: The US has a policy of no concessions to hostage takers, including pirates. We believe that the payment of ransom encourages pirates. Clearly, pirates are in it for the money. If companies stopped paying ransom that would be a deterrent.
Thanks for all of the great questions. I have to run. I've enjoyed chatting with you. Thanks. Dave
CO.NX Moderator (Josh): Everyone thank you for your questions. There were many questions coming in and we hope you will understand that our speaker tried to answer as many as possible.
We wish to thank Mr. David Foran for joining us for this webchat. The transcript will be available in one to two days on http://www.america.gov and on our Facebook page at http://co-nx.state.gov.
Comment [Brian]: yes thank you for answering both my questions gentleman
Comment [Muheed Jeeran]: See you
CO.NX Moderator (Josh): This webchat is now closed. Please visit us on http://www.america.gov/multimedia/askamerica.html or on our Facebook page at http://co-nx.state.gov or e-mail us at conx@state.gov.
Comment [hari]: Thank you Mr. Foran for answering the questions .... I really think you did a heckuva job
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