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DATE= 10/12/01 TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT TITLE= PENTAGON/STRIKES (S) NUMBER=2-281731 BYLINE= ALEX BELIDA DATELINE= PENTAGON CONTENT= VOICED AT: INTRO: U-S Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says the al-Qaida terrorists and their Taleban supporters in Afghanistan should not count on regular respites from U-S attack because of Muslim holy days. More from V-O-A Pentagon Correspondent Alex Belida. TEXT: Mr. Rumsfeld says it would be unwise for terrorists and their supporters to believe they will have certain times when they can do what they wish. He also tells reporters that while bombing attacks may ease, some other activities will take place out of sight. ///RUMSFELD ACTUALITY/// There will be some things that people will see. There will be some things that people won't see and life goes on. Our task is to deal with the problem... ///END ACTUALITY/// Mr. Rumsfeld says the problem includes concentrations of terrorists and Taleban forces. He says these are being dealt with successfully. But he gives no details on whether specific leaders have been targeted. (Signed) NEB/BEL/MAR |
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