'We have the will of the world on our side'.US PRESIDENT George W Bush addressed America last night. "These carefully targeted actions are designed to disrupt the use of Afghanistan as a terrorist base of operations Noun 1. base of operations - installation from which a military force initiates operations; "the attack wiped out our forward bases" base air base, air station - a base for military aircraft army base - a large base of operations for an army and to attack the military capability of the Taliban regime. "We are joined in this operation by our staunch friend, Great Britain Great Britain, officially United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 60,441,000), 94,226 sq mi (244,044 sq km), on the British Isles, off W Europe. The country is often referred to simply as Britain. . "Other close friends, including Canada, Australia, Germany and France have pledged forces as the operation unfolds. "More than 40 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and across Asia have granted air transit or landing rights. "Many more have shared intelligence. We are supported by the collective will of the world. "More than two weeks ago, I gave Taliban leaders See also: List of alleged Al-Qaida members Leaders, Ministers and Deputy Ministers Leaders, Ministers and Deputy Ministers (italicized and bold name indicates captured or killed by U.S. a series of clear and specific demands: 'Close terrorist training camps, hand over leaders of the al-Qaida network, and return all foreign nationals, including American citizens unjustly detained de·tain tr.v. de·tained, de·tain·ing, de·tains 1. To keep from proceeding; delay or retard. 2. To keep in custody or temporary confinement: in your country'. "None of these demands were met and now the Taliban will pay a price. By destroying camps and disrupting communications we will make it more difficult for the terror network to train new recruits and co-ordinate their evil plans. "At the same time, the oppressed op·press tr.v. op·pressed, op·press·ing, op·press·es 1. To keep down by severe and unjust use of force or authority: a people who were oppressed by tyranny. 2. people of Afghanistan will know the generosity of America and our allies. "As we strike military targets, we will also drop food, medicine and supplies to the starving starve v. starved, starv·ing, starves v.intr. 1. To suffer or die from extreme or prolonged lack of food. 2. Informal To be hungry. 3. To suffer from deprivation. and suffering men and women and children of Afghanistan. "The battle is now joined on many fronts. We will not waver, we will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail. "Peace and freedom will prevail. "May God continue to bless America." |
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