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To: Ichy Smith who wrote (674)9/10/2006 8:19:49 PM
From: Proud_Infidel  Read Replies (1) of 20106
 
Howard fears 9/11 attack in Sydney
Herald Sun ^ | 11 September 2006

news.com.au

THE thousands of victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks will be remembered in a ceremony at the US embassy today.

On the fifth anniversary of terrorists flying hijacked planes into the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon, new US ambassador Robert McCallum will host the memorial service at the embassy in Canberra.

And Prime Minister John Howard, who was in Washington at the time of the attacks, has admitted he fears a similar attack on towering office blocks in downtown Sydney.

Mr Howard, who will attend today's service, said the Government has the power to order the Australian air force to shoot down a hijacked plane in the event of a similar attack.

He said he hoped it would never be needed.

But he said he often looked at Sydney's skyscrapers and contemplated the consequences of a major terrorist attack during his regular morning walks.

"An attack on a major sporting event, a plane, a big building. Every time I go for a walk in the morning I see those buildings and thoughts go through my head. I have to be honest and say that," he said.

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