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Neil Abercrombie: “There has been an increase, both in terms of discussion and in terms of reporting about activity on the Pakistan-Afghani…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2004
There has been an increase, both in terms of discussion and in terms of reporting about activity on the Pakistan-Afghani border. There is speculation in the press, speculation in our communities across this country as to the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden and his cohorts; a flurry of reporting taking place that there is increased activity, sensors being placed, special forces being brought together, strike forces, including Pakistani troops, American troops, CIA operatives. The question becomes this, Mr. Speaker: Why now? Why has this not been going on since September 11, 2001? Why is it taking place 6, 8 months before an election?
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Neil Abercrombie
Hawaii
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the situation in Iraq and related military activities in the context of the upcoming anniversary of the invasion.

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