have been creating in this time is some
administration with Arab institutions which we can
safely leave while pulling the strings ourselves;
something that won't cost very much, which the
Labour government can swallow consistent with
its' principles, but under which our economic
and political interests will be secure. [.....]
If the French remain in Syria we shall have to
avoid giving them the excuse of setting up a
protectorate. If they go, or if we appear to be
reactionary in mesopotamia, there is always the
risk that [King] Faisal will encourage the
Americans to take over both, and it should be
borne in mind that the Standard Oil company
is very anxious to take over Iraq."
~ Sir Arthur Hirtzel,More Quotible Notes
Head of the British government's 'India Office
Political Department.' 1919
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Our Statement Of Faith ~ Bob & Glenda
