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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 1, 2003
Fact Sheet
Progress in the Global War on Terrorism
As long as terrorists and their allies plot to harm America, America is
at war. We did not choose this war. Yet, with the safety of the
American people at stake, we will continue to wage this war with all
our might.
From the beginning, we have known the effort would be long and
difficult, and that our resolve would be tested. We know that
sacrifice is unavoidable. We have seen victories in the decisive
defeat of two terror regimes, and in the relentless pursuit of a global
terror network. Yet the war on terror goes on. We will not be
distracted, and we will prevail.
President George W. Bush, July 1, 2003
Defeat of Two Terror Regimes
Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan:
Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Pursuit of Global Terror Network
Since September 2001, over 3,000 al-Qaida suspects have been detained in over 90 countries.
In the global war on terrorism, the United States and its allies have:
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong have all been strong partners in the War on Terrorism, arresting dozens of terrorist leaders with al-Qaida ties.
Pakistan has taken into custody more than 500 terrorist suspects, including Ramzi bin al Shibh and Khalid Shaykh Mohammad.
The U.S. is working closely with the Afghan and Pakistani governments to deny sanctuary to terrorists moving into and among their border areas.
The United Kingdom along with Spain, Italy, Germany, France and other European nations have disrupted al-Qaida cells.
Many Middle East and North Africa nations have sought and arrested al-Qaida members.
Since 9/11, the U.S. and other countries have frozen over $137 million, much of which was supporting al-Qaida operations.
We have developed partnerships with both Canada and Mexico to stop illicit border crossings and facilitate legitimate trade and travel.
In the United States, al-Qaida associated cells were dismantled in Buffalo, New York, and Portland, Oregon and arrested individuals charged with supporting the Egyptian-based Al-Gamat Al-Islamiyya.
Terrorist Tracking and Threat Integration
To improve intelligence sharing and coordination, the President directed the establishment of the Terrorist Threat Integration Center (TTIC), whose partner agencies include CIA, FBI, DHS, DOD, and State.
The FBI established the National Joint Terrorism Task Force and we have expanded FBI-led interagency Joint Terrorism Task Forces investigating terrorist activity around the country to 66.
The Attorney General established the Foreign Terrorist Tracking Task Force to identify and locate terrorists.
The State Department has developed tamper-resistant visas and new digital passports.
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