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Bush Lauds Capture of al-Qaida Suspect
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President says capture of Abu Faraj al-Libbi is a critical victory in
the war on terror





Pakistan's Interior Ministry handout photo, shows senior al-Qaida
suspect Abu Faraj al-Libbi, Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in
IslamabadPresident Bush says Pakistan's capture of suspected terrorist
leader Abu Farraj al-Libbi is a critical victory in the war on terror.

President Bush says Al-Libbi was a top general for al-Qaida leader
Osama bin Laden and was a chief planner for the terrorist network.

"His arrest removes a dangerous enemy who was a direct threat to
America and for those who love freedom," the president said. "I
applaud the Pakistani government for its strong cooperation in the war
on terror."

President Bush praised Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and
Pakistani security forces for acting on solid intelligence to bring
al-Libbi to justice.

Pakistan says it arrested the Libyan national earlier this week. He is
wanted in connection with attempts to assassinate President Musharraf
in December of 2003.

President Bush told Latino business leaders that the fight continues
and America will stay on the offensive until al-Qaida is defeated.


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