U.S. general: Capture is 'strong proof' al Qaeda in Iraq

[rodbarnett]

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- The U.S.-led coalition struck a blow in the war on terrorism with the capture of an al Qaeda operative in Iraq, a top U.S. military official said Thursday

Speaking to reporters, Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez discussed the arrest of Hasan Ghul, who was seized last week along the Iran-Iraq border.

"The capture of Ghul is pretty strong proof that al Qaeda is trying to gain a foothold here to continue their murderous campaigns," Sanchez said. "Ghul's capture is great news for the Iraqis, for the coalition and for the international community's war against terrorism."

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[youngred]

1. "trying to gain a foothold here"

but wait I thought Presidente Bushisimo said that Al Qaeda was already in Iraq and working with Saddam. :eyes:

[donco6]

2. One down; 349,000 to go. eom

[truthspeaker]

3. Of course they're there NOW

Because some idiot created a power vacuum by ousting Saddam without adequate forces to occupy the country or a plan for establishing security and returning it to civilian government.

[xxqqqzme]

4. TRYING ?- trying???

but I thought they were openly operating w/ saddam's blessing.

Guess Sanchez didn't get the WH memo.

[Ganja Ninja]

5. What a Surprise....

al Queda in Iraq. We only turned the whole country in to al Queda recruitment center.

[Dover]

6. Riiiiiighty-oh. Gonna get that Iraq/al Qaeda link yet.......

but getting anyone to believe them? Priceless.

[Aidoneus]

7. Announcement is 'strong proof' of US general's desperation for excuses

[underpants]

8. LINK? Were they there a year ago? Did anyone see this coming?

That link you have it to post a message you need to fix it.

ANSWERS-NO & YES

[lazarus]

9. Locking

For no link. If anyone comes up with a link, feel free to repost.