FLASH - Rumsfeld says No link between Iraq & Sept 11

[protect freedom impeach bush now]

Rumsfeld Blows Administration's Cover,
Says He Sees No Link Between Iraq, 9-11


The Guardian (UK) reports: "Defense Secretary Rumsfeld said Tuesday he had no reason to believe that Saddam Hussein had a hand in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. At a Pentagon news conference, Rumsfeld was asked about a poll that indicated nearly 70% of respondents believed the Iraqi leader probably was personally involved. 'I've not seen any indication that would lead me to believe that I could say that,' Rumsfeld said. He added: '...e know of various other activities. But on that specific one, no, not to my knowledge.' The Bush administration has asserted that Saddam's government had links to al-Qaida. And in various public statements over the past year or so administration officials have suggested close links. Vice Resident Cheney said on Sunday, for example, that success in stabilizing and democratizing Iraq would strike a major blow at the 'the geographic base of the terrorists who have had us under assault for many years, but most especially on 9/11.'"

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-3155404,00.html