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To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (45572)	2/5/2004 11:35:11 AM
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Musharraf accepted the scientist's plea for mercy after he admitted the leaks in a televised apology. "Whatever I have done, I have tried to shield him," Musharraf said of Khan. But he noted "one has to balance between international requirements and shielding." "You cannot shield a hero and damage the nation," the president said at a combative and emotional news conference. He wore military camouflage fatigues. Earlier Thursday, the Cabinet had recommended to Musharraf that Khan be pardoned for proliferation to Iran, Libya and North Korea. In a televised apology Wednesday after meeting Musharraf, Khan accepted full responsibility for nuclear leaks he said were made without government approval or knowledge and asked for forgiveness. "There's a written appeal from his side and there's a pardon written from my side," Musharraf said.