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3. I can't speak for Qatar, but my understanding was that "maybe" this was a "transactional" gift, a quid pro quo

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 04:47 PM

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I'm trying to imagine any scenario in which I "gave away" something worth $400 million and expected nothing in return.

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for clarification, what is the remorse specifically Tetrachloride Saturday #1

ty. i don't get much news beyond du Tetrachloride Saturday #4

FAFO Qatari-style Ritabert Saturday #2