Osama Bin Laden Teaches Bush a Lesson

This quote is from Osama Bin Laden's speech released by the pan-Arab TV station al-Jazeera on May 19: "If Bush declines but to continue lying and practicing injustice [against us], it is useful for you to read the book of "The Rogue State" (by William Blum, my addition), the introduction of which reads: 'If I were a president, I would halt the operations against the United States. First, I will extend my apologies to the widows, orphans, and the persons who were tortured. Afterwards, I will announce that the US interference in the world's countries has ended for ever.' ... Finally, I would like to tell you that the war is for you or for us to win. If we win it, it means your defeat and disgrace forever as the wind blows in this direction with God's help. If you win it, you should read the history. We are a nation that does not tolerate injustice and seek revenge forever. Days and nights will not go by until we take revenge as we did on 11 September, God willing, and until your minds are exhausted and your lives become miserable and things turn [for the worse], which you detest. As for us, we do not have anything to lose. The swimmer in the sea does not fear rain. You have occupied our land, defiled our honour, violated our dignity, shed our blood, ransacked our money, demolished our houses, rendered us homeless, and tampered with our security. We will treat you in the same way." ... Read the full text news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4628932.stm