USA export restrictions and GPL - how can they co-exist?

[Rahul Sundaram]

Peter Lemenkov wrote:

> Correct me if I wrong - this statement seriously violates GPL - I read
> it and find no mentions about Cuba and Iraq.
> 
> This looks strange especially after history with dropped OpenMotif
> because its license prohibits its usage on some operating systems.


FSF has confirmed that export control regulations are not a violation of 
the license.

http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FreeSoftwareAnalysis/FSF

Rahul