Even without the flamboyant anti-American rhetoric of Chavez, a Chavista-like leader in Panama could further strengthen the Chinese, Russian, and Iranian influence in a region vital to our economic and military interests.
Not to be outdone, Jose Rogelio Arias, Tourism Minister under former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, has conceived Aqua Resort Panama 2000, which includes a subsea hotel that promises guests the first commercial experience of living, sleeping, eating and being entertained in an underwater environment.
Rep. Solomon also read a letter prepared for the Roundtable by former Senator Paul Laxalt , leader in the Senate of the opponents to the Panama Canal Treaties.