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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 2001
Page
3
Marine Capt. Darin Fox of Carroll Iowa washes his face at Camp Rhino in southern Afghanistan. Fox is a helicopter pilot in the aviation element of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit based at Camp Lejeune North Carolina.
Nineteen NATO members pledged to combat terrorism for as long as necessary by boosting defense capabilities and tightening coordination with allies and partners. Secretary Powell praised NATO's expanding role, while Secretary General Robertson underscored zero tolerance and a prolonged, demanding commitment.
Attorney General John Ashcroft defended stern law enforcement measures after terrorist attacks. He warned critics aid terrorists and urged honest debate while acknowledging oversight concerns from Sen. Patrick Leahy. Ashcroft cited al Qaeda tactics and said policies protect unity and security.
Senate Republicans used test votes to show they can derail a Democratic written anti-terrorism package worth 35 billion dollars. The votes signal Democrats lack 60 votes to push the plan, forcing possible party negotiations over post 9/11 spending. President Bush opposes spending above 20 billion. Senator Stevens offered a compromise amendment aligning with Bush on overall funding.
Reported developments after Sept 11 show the Taliban offering to surrender Kandahar if their fighters avoid punishment and Omar is guaranteed safety. Rumsfeld rejects any plan for Omar to stay free, while Marines in Afghanistan respond to a credible threat. Remains of two U.S. special forces killed in Afghanistan arrive in Germany. India’s Advani cites a suspect trained by al Qaida claiming attacks planned in Britain Australia and India. UN Security Council backs a temporary post Taliban power sharing and urges Afghan groups to cooperate for peace.
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