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...trying to come to terms with the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, some academics have argued that we need to examine how U.S. policy prompted the anger that led to these horrendous acts. Most of these arguments have examined Osama bin Laden’s fatwa against America in great detail: Was U.S. military presence in Saudi Arabia and its support for its royal family responsible? Or, did the continuing sanctions against Iraq cause bin Laden’s rage? Was it U.S. support for Israel...
...United States and of the world. Nor can there be any question that removing the Taliban from power is necessary in order to achieve a lasting peace. The Taliban regime has shown itself again and again to be the sponsor, ally and protector of terrorists. With full knowledge of bin Laden’s announced intentions, the Taliban made him its guest of honor. Not only has the Taliban allowed bin Laden to train new recruits and plot anti-American attacks from his Afghan strongholds, they have defiantly stonewalled international efforts to bring bin Laden to justice in the wake...
When terrorists and hostile regimes make possible the slaughter of 6,000 American citizens, justice demands that those responsible pay a price. By launching a military campaign against Osama bin Laden and the Taliban regime that supports him, the United States has demonstrated that the hour of payment has arrived...
...dedicated commitment to rebuilding Afghanistan will also prove that U.S. strikes against the Taliban are not the initial salvos in Osama bin Laden’s distorted dream of a war that pits Islam against the West. An enduring peace will be secured best by winning the support and sympathy of Muslims throughout the world. As we use our might and our wealth to bring stability and prosperity to the people of Afghanistan, our leaders must call upon the governments of Islamic states to publicize our humanitarian efforts and plead America’s case to their own citizens...
...military strikes have also created some uneasiness in the Jewish community at Harvard. A released speech by bin Laden, broadcast on Sunday morning, faulted Israel for the current hardships that Afghanistan is facing...