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Clinton never had the opportunity to capture Osama in Sudan. I'm surprised that this hoary campire tale is still getting passed around. But then again, maybe I shouldn't be.
The claim that Osama was in the Sudan was traced back to a single individual of ambiguous reputation, and the Sudanese government never said a thing about Osama's presence or lack thereof, let alone handing him over.
And about Koch's assessment: "President Bush has earned my vote because he has shown the resolve and courage necessary to wage the war against terrorism." I guess Clinton's notorious obsession with combating terrorism wasn't commonly advertised to the public. Nor was the following administration's aggressive refusal to carry it over (up until 9/11) talked about much. I've seen persuasive arguments made that the current administration's adamant stonewalling of Clarke's program was a not insiginificant contributor to the likelihood of an attack, specifically peformed by 747s and operated by men of Middle Eastern descent.
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