How would you convince this reporter that the United States benefited from this purchase?

an era of negotiation.

is that an answer to your question?

one central belief of buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation -- the concept that people are reborn after dying. buddhism is a philosophy of life expounded by gautama buddha ("buddha" means "enlightened one"), who lived and taught in northern india in the 6th century b.c.

are you asking for our opinion?