66 companies want Blackwater protection from pirates
In the last twelve days, nine ships have been been hijacked by pirates. The U.S. State Department says that shipping companies need to do more to protect their vessels. 66 shipping companies have approached Blackwater about using their services. Fox’s Jennifer Griffin talked with Blackwater CEO Erik Prince who explained how his company can provide private security services for shipping.
This video is from Fox’s Happening Now, broadcast Nov. 20, 2008.
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