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SLUG: 2-302172 Britain Syria (S-O)
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DATE=4/14/2003 TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT TITLE=BRITAIN/SYRIA (S-O) NUMBER=2-302172 BYLINE=MICHAEL DRUDGE DATELINE=LONDON CONTENT= VOICED AT: INTRO: Britain says it cannot confirm that Syria possesses chemical weapons. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw commented on the issue a day after President Bush said he believes there are chemical weapons in Syria. V-O-A's Michael Drudge has more from London. TEXT: Mr. Straw has told British radio there should be a dialogue with Syria over U-S allegations that is has illegal weapons and is harboring former Iraqi officials. /// STRAW ACT /// What is important is for Syria fully to cooperate over these questions that have been raised about the fact that some fugitives from Iraq may well have fled into Syria and other matters, including whether they have, in fact, been developing any kind of illegal chemical or biological program. /// END ACT /// The foreign secretary was asked if he could confirm President Bush's statement that Syria is believed to have chemical weapons. /// STRAW 2nd ACT /// No, I am not sure, is the answer, and that is why we need to talk to them about it. /// END ACT /// Syria denies it is hiding illegal weapons or harboring former Iraqi officials. (SIGNED) NEB/MWD/ALW/RAE |
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