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DOS Press Release re: Transfer of Six Terror Suspects

Jan. 18, 2002 | DOS | ACLU-RDI 4756
Statement by Philip T. Reeker, Deputy Spokesman for the State Department, regarding the transfer of six terror suspects from Bosnia and Herzegovina to U.S.. The statement states "The United States commends and strongly supports the resolute action of Prime Minister Zlatko Lagumdzija and the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina in transferring six terror suspects to U.S. forces. These six persons posed a credible security threat to U.S. personnel and facilities as well as to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. appreciates the close cooperation of the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its law enforcement authorities in this matter. Their actions have made a significant contribution to the global war on terrorism.
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