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"I personally believe that some of the senior leaders probably have fled. I would hope not, but I've got to assume that those kind of leaders understand the combat power we can bring and the fact that we will free Falluja of the anti-Iraqi forces," Metz said.

This was a bad sound bite to let the press have.

I like Rummy's response to this yesterday better.

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Q Does that mean you will capture Zarqawi in this instance, or you're hoping to?

SEC. RUMSFELD: I have no idea if he's there.

[prairiebreeze]

"Enemy casualties, I think, are significantly higher than I expected," Metz added, but declined to provide a number.

This quote is good though. Zarqawai booked out weeks ago. We'll get him.

Prairie