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Transcripts from the Prime Ministers of Australia

Howard, John

Period of Service: 11/03/1996 - 03/12/2007
Release Date:
08/06/2006
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
22319
Released by:
  • Howard, John Winston
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

The reported death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is great news for the people of Iraq, the real victims of his murderous behaviour.

He has been the principal architect of terrorism in that country.

Not only does his death remove a cruel terrorist but it's also a huge boost for anti-terrorist forces in Iraq.

The determination of the Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and his new government to confront terrorism and the insurgency is something that everyone should support.

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