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To: d:oug who wrote (77126)	9/22/2001 2:03:32 AM
From: Richnorth	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116753

test News - U.S. Under Attack 22 September 08:41AM -- Singapore Time US refuses to give proof to Taleban WASHINGTON -- The United States on Friday bluntly rejected a request from Afghanistan's ruling Taleban for proof that Osama bin Laden authored terror strikes on New York and Washington. White House spokesman Ari Fleischer warned the Taleban that it was on a course towards 'self-destruction' as US ground, air and sea forces deployed to within striking distance of Afghanistan. US President George W. Bush 'has made it abundantly clear that this nation is preparing for war, because war has been declared against the United States', Mr Fleischer said. He added that while the primary goal of American policy is not to oust the Taleban, 'if removing anybody protects the American people and protects people around the world from terrorism, then the goals will have been accomplished'. However, Taleban Ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Salam Zaeef told reporters in Islamabad: 'Our position is that if America has evidence and proof, they should produce it.' Similar requests from reporters for evidence that Osama was the mastermind behind the terror attacks also hit a brick wall. Mr Fleischer said: 'The means of providing the proof provides valuable information to those who are the objects of any potential action... and make it easier for them to hide and will make it easier for them to carry out further actions.' Asked whether he was ruling out more dialogue, he said: 'There will be diplomatic efforts brought to bear to create pressure around the world for those who harbour terrorism in a number of ways, but don't mistake the two.' -- AFP