Iraqi officers: Al Qaida operatives were trained near Baghdad (Saddam recruited Al Qaeda)

Geostrategy Direct ^ | Dec. 30, 2003 | Geostrategy-Direct

[FairOpinion]

Saudi nationals helped Saddam Hussein recruit and finance Al Qaida insurgents to confront U.S. troops in Iraq. Iraqi officers who have been interrogated by the United States and coalition officials said Saddam's contacts with Al Qaida preceded the group's Sept. 11, 2001 strikes on New York and Washington. They said Saudi envoys helped Al Qaida insurgents to enter Iraq and begin training in camps around Baghdad.

[FairOpinion]

Smoking gun!!!

[McGavin999]

I hope this is it. If it is, both the democrats and the Saudis are sunk.

[Reagan is King]

They said Saudi envoys helped Al Qaida insurgents to enter Iraq and begin training in camps around Baghdad.

Our "friends" the Saudi's again. Add them to the nations that support terrorism list.

[flamefront]

Another smoking gun like Salman Pak.

[FairOpinion]

"Another smoking gun like Salman Pak."

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Which the Democrats and the media are still succeeding in ignoring, and pretending it doesn't exist.

[rintense]

Of course the Mad Hatter Howard Dean will give cause to NOT believe the Iraqis.

[Rebelbase]

No, No, No, this never happened. Everyone knows that Iraq had nothing to do with Al Qeada terrorism and is absolutely pure and innocent.

[Publius]

Eventually it will be the Saudis' turn, but Iran and Syria will come first.

Priorities, you know.

[Bosco]

Well, well, well. What do we have here?

Sure doesn't look good if Saudi envoys had ANYTHING to do with aQ ops getting into Iraq.

If true, the only question that remains is "What do we call Saudi Arabia after we take it over?"

[thoughtomator]

I have a feeling that the administration has known that 9/11 was a Hussein project for a long time. I bet we'll hear a slow trickle of news over the next year that will make it incontrovertible.

[AlGone2001]

If true, the only question that remains is "What do we call Saudi Arabia after we take it over?"

TEXACO

[Salvey]

I have a feeling that the administration has known that 9/11 was a Hussein project for a long time. I bet we'll hear a slow trickle of news over the next year that will make it incontrovertible.

In Saddam's trial, 9/11 should be included in the offenses with which he is charged.

[1066AD]

"What do we call Saudi Arabia after we take it over?"
East Texas

[billhilly]

What, if anything, do we know about this source? This is the first time I have seen it.

[pointsal]

ping for oil.... maybe we can send Ambassador Powell to smooth ruffled robes.....

[okie01]

Let's face it, the media will never report and the left will never admit that there was a connection between Iraq and al-Qaeda.

Before we even moved into Iraq, common sense said that Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were cooperating. Indeed, Clinton had flogged intelligence supporting that connection during Nov-Dec '98, when he was launching attacks on Iraq.

Once we rolled into Iraq in March, there has been a regular flow of evidence and testimony supporting the connection between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaeda. Hardly a week goes by without some new revelation.

But the New York Times, the Washington Post and the alphabeteers studiously ignore every development. And, to many, if these jerks don't report it, it didn't happen.

The left has a vested interest in the public's ignorance.

[thoughtomator]

It may not yet be prudent to reveal what we know about Saddam and 9/11, as that could give tips to the enemy with regard to who our spies might be, and what other SIGINT abilities we have.

[Vigilanteman]

The only part of Saudi Arabia with an appreciable amount of oil is the Eastern Province. It is also the only part which Mohammed never set foot in. It is entirely possible that the few genuinely pro-American elements in Saudi Arabia could declare an independent state under American protection. It would make Iraq look like a cakewalk by comparison. Without the oil province, Saudi's would basically have to go back to raising sheep, goats, dates and humping camels.

Occasional food aid could be released subject to good behavior.

[CHICAGOFARMER]

Hey don't post the tease if you don't post the full story. I am not going to sign up to read your myth.

[microgood]

I truly believe the only reason the Saudis are still around is they provide near 30% of our oil. Once we make other arrangements, then ?????