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| Terror Networks |
| Ramzi sings... |
| 2002-10-01 |
| Deputy Defense Secretary Paul D. Wolfowitz said today that Ramzi bin al-Shibh, the suspected member of Al Qaeda captured in Pakistan earlier this month, was providing American authorities with "valuable information." It's the giggle juice. Does it every time. Well, most of the time... Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council, Mr. Wolfowitz thanked the Pakistani government for seizing Mr. bin al-Shibh, who "is not only off the streets now, but in fact is providing us with valuable information." Mr. Wolfowitz did not elaborate in his brief remarks, and aides later declined to give any details. It was the first time an administration official had publicly confirmed that Mr. bin al-Shibh was cooperating. "I wouldn't quibble with that," said one American official familiar with intelligence reports when told of Mr. Wolfowitz's comments. Doesn't matter whether he's singing or not, actually, as long as we're saying on a regular basis that he is. Even if he digs his way out of jug in Morocco or Uzbekistan or wherever the hell he is, using his nails and a plastic fork, they won't be able to trust him again... The official said Mr. bin al-Shibh was giving American officials "general information" about "the war on terror," and not necessarily information on possible links between Al Qaeda and Iraq. Last week, several senior administration officials made statements suggesting there was new proof of links between Al Qaeda and Baghdad, but did not offer any details to back up the assertions. Thanks to Steve for the headzup on this one. I almost went right past it... |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |