09 October 2001

Bush Calls Pres. Wade of Senegal on Anti-terror Actions

President Bush telephoned Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade October 9 to discuss the U.S.-launched global antiterrorism campaign. White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer began the daily White House briefing Tuesday with an announcement of the call.

Following is the excerpt from the White House briefing in which Fleischer made the announcement:

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12:10 P.M. EDT

Mr. Fleischer: Good afternoon. The President this morning called President Wade of Senegal. President Wade expressed his solidarity and support for the global antiterrorism campaign that is launched by President Bush. The President -- President Bush thanked President Wade for his support in this effort. And President Wade expressed his powerful thought to the President about the importance of bringing peace to the region. He said to the President that Islam is a peaceful religion and that all democracies have a common cause in eradicating terrorism.

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