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A Financial Strike -- Bush, Blair Discuss Afghan Strategy
Wednesday, November 7, 2001
(7:37 PM ET) (00:37 GMT)
The Cable News Network

Bush announced the United States has frozen the assets of 62 individuals and organizations suspected of providing financial support to Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda terrorist organization.

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President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday they were determined to defeat the Taliban and vowed that Osama bin Laden and members of his al Qaeda organization would be brought to justice.

The two leaders met at the White House to discuss strategies for the military campaign in Afghanistan, humanitarian efforts in the country and plans for a post-Taliban regime.

Bush said the Taliban was crumbling but that the struggle would be long.

"We're patient and our good friends are patient which is bad news for the Taliban and the people they harbor," Bush said.

Blair said the international antiterrorism coalition was getting stronger as the campaign goes forward.
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Dan