The countries had broadly argued that handing over funds would have "threatened their essential security interests, " a statement from the court said.

来自法院的声明表示，该六国在总体上认为，资金的移交将“威胁到他们的基本安全利益”。

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"It is necessary for the protection of the essential security interests of the United States to limit competition for the prime contracts of these procurements to companies from the United States, Iraq, coalition partners and force contributing nations, " the memo said.

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Clearly, in a time of war on international terrorism, "security-minded investing" is an essential part of protecting our nation's security interests -- and the value of individual portfolios.

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Secretary of State Warren Christopher told the panel that U.S. involvement in IFOR is essential to protect U.S. political, security and economic interests.

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