Why is U.S. helping these ‘safe haven’ countries?

I was shocked and angered upon reading a list of countries purported to be “safe havens” for money laundering – many for whom the U.S. has provided billions of dollars in aid and support. Outstanding among them; Israel, the Philippines, the Cook and Marshall Islands. Why do we continue to support those who request and accept our largesse only to turn their backs and refuse to cooperate with us? To me it is a disturbing question at anytime, but most particularly so in the light of the “Tuesday Tragedy.”

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