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Indonesian VP: United States Is 'Terrorist King'
Reuters ^
Posted on 09/04/2003 5:27:32 AM PDT by Happy2BMe
Indonesian VP: United States Is 'Terrorist King'
Wed September 3, 2003 08:54 AM ET
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian Vice President Hamzah Haz branded America the "terrorist king" Wednesday in remarks at odds with Jakarta's support for the war on terror. "Actually, who is the terrorist, who is against human rights? The answer is the United States because they attacked Iraq. Moreover, it is the terrorist king, waging war," the official Antara news agency quoted Haz as saying.
It was unclear what prompted Haz to make his remarks in a speech to heads of Muslim boarding schools in Central Java.
The comments are likely to anger Washington and harm Jakarta's desire to get their hands on key terror suspect Hambali, who is in U.S. custody.
The conservative Muslim politician is known for strong statements that appear out of step with the government.
He once showed no hesitation visiting leading militants, including Abu Bakar Bashir, whom regional governments accuse of being spiritual leader of the Jemaah Islamiah militant network, blamed for attacks in Southeast Asia including the Bali blasts.
A court in Jakarta sentenced Bashir Tuesday to four years in jail for participating in acts of treason, but ruled prosecutors failed to prove he led Jemaah Islamiah.
Haz said that verdict should be respected, and told foreign governments to stop meddling in the affairs of the world's most populous Muslim nation by commenting on the decision.
When later asked by reporters to elaborate on his remark the United States was the "terrorist king," Haz said the country was carrying out international terror, Antara added.
Haz was not more specific.
The United States has praised Indonesia for its cooperation in the war on terror, particularly since last October's Bali bomb attacks, which killed 202 people.
Indonesia wants access to Hambali and would like him brought home for trial over a series of bombings, including Bali.
The radical Indonesian preacher, believed by some governments to be a senior al Qaeda operative and key figure in Jemaah Islamiah, was captured in Thailand last month. He is being held by the United States at a secret location.
The vice president said Indonesia was still being accused of being a terrorist's nest.
"Moreover, I am always perceived as protecting terrorists," he told the Islamic school leaders.
Indonesia's Muslim boarding schools, or pesantren, have come under the spotlight over charges a few are incubators for militants.
TOPICS: News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: fareast; haz; indonesia; terrorist
"Actually, who is the terrorist, who is against human rights? The answer is the United States because they attacked Iraq. Moreover, it is the terrorist king, waging war," the official Antara news agency quoted Haz as saying."
Is Indonesia on our official list of terrorist-sponsoring states and have we embargoed them yet?
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posted on
09/04/2003 5:27:32 AM PDT
by
Happy2BMe
Comment #2 Removed by Moderator
To: Happy2BMe
Sounds like Dennis Kucinich and the wackos over there at DU/MoveOn/Pacifica/CPUSA.
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posted on
09/04/2003 5:34:42 AM PDT
by
Guillermo
(Proud Infidel)
To: Happy2BMe
Nevermind the head of JI who was thrown behind bars for 4 years for Treason against the country he lives, no, no, he's not the terrorist king ;)
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posted on
09/04/2003 5:37:11 AM PDT
by
ChadGore
(Kakkate Koi!)
To: *Far East
To: William Creel; SJackson
What kind of incentive does the Indonesian VP have in alienating the U.S. other than him being an Islamic terrorist himself?
Anyone who supports, aids, comforts, or gives moral support to the cause of Islamic Terrorism is an enemy to the United States.
Add Indonesia on with Iraq, Korea, and the Hamaz.
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posted on
09/04/2003 5:51:26 AM PDT
by
Happy2BMe
(LIBERTY has arrived in Iraq - Now we can concentrate on HOLLYWEED!)
To: Happy2BMe
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posted on
09/04/2003 5:56:32 AM PDT
by
Valin
(America is a vast conspiracy to make you happy.)
To: William Creel
We were asleep when Indonisia started to drift into radical Islam. It is one thing when a blind ignorant cleric shows hate for the US (Christians and Jews); however, for the VP of a big government to publicly make such a statement. We must retaliate by cutting aids, and military supports.
To: Happy2BMe
Anyone who supports, aids, comforts, or gives moral support to the cause of Islamic Terrorism is an enemy to the United States.
Add Indonesia on with Iraq, Korea, and the Hamaz.
Korea?
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posted on
09/04/2003 5:58:02 AM PDT
by
Valin
(America is a vast conspiracy to make you happy.)
To: Happy2BMe; Poohbah; BOBTHENAILER
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You all have phone calls at the courtesy desk.
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posted on
09/04/2003 6:18:49 AM PDT
by
hchutch
(The National League needs to adopt the designated hitter rule.)
To: Happy2BMe
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posted on
09/04/2003 6:20:48 AM PDT
by
Valin
(America is a vast conspiracy to make you happy.)
To: Valin
Hehe... do a search.
Supposedly Kim Il Sung is a "closet" Muslim!
He supports the regime in Iran also.
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posted on
09/04/2003 6:47:37 AM PDT
by
Happy2BMe
(LIBERTY has arrived in Iraq - Now we can concentrate on HOLLYWEED!)
To: Happy2BMe
AH!! NORTH Korea, The light bulb goes on.
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posted on
09/04/2003 6:53:50 AM PDT
by
Valin
(America is a vast conspiracy to make you happy.)
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