Iraq Cleric Vows Fight to Death Vs. U.S.

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Tue Aug-10-04 10:44 AM
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Iraq Cleric Vows Fight to Death Vs. U.S.

Associated Press

Al-Sadr's vow to keep fighting was a defiant challenge to Allawi, who visited Najaf on Sunday and called on the Shiite militants to stop fighting.

"I will continue fighting," the young, firebrand cleric told reporters in Najaf. "I will remain in Najaf city until the last drop of my blood has been spilled."

"Resistance will continue and increase day by day," he said. "Our demand is for the American occupation to get out of Iraq. We want an independent, democratic, free country."

President Bush said Monday that coalition forces were "making pretty good progress about stabilizing Najaf." ..

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1. Posted yesterday in Late Breaking News

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