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On the recordApril 12, 2006
We have what we consider to be credible evidence that al Qaeda leaders have sought contacts in Iraq who could help then acquire weapons of mass destruction capabilities.

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Rumsfeld claims credible evidence of al Qaeda's attempts to connect with Iraq for weapons.

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