"Helping the US pursue its national interests" are your words, not mine. When our interests intertwine, they are a valuable resource. As in, they have their shit together and are willing to do what needs to be done. But only when our interests are the same. What was it Ambrose Bierce said about friendship? "A ship big enough to carry two in fair weather, but only one in foul." Which is why I question why we send the fruits of our labor to that country (or any other for that matter.)