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Myers: War On Terrorism Is A Fight On Many Fronts
Saturday, December 22, 2001
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

Asked if the war on terrorism would be expanded outside of Afghanistan, Myers noted, "there have been no decisions made on next steps. There is planning going on, of course, and we'll keep that confidential."

DOHA, Qatar -- AFIS
DoD's senior military officer told reporters here today that America and its coalition partners and allies would employ many tools besides military power to win the war against global terrorism.

Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, flew to Doha after meeting with senior Omani government and military officials in Muscat.

After visiting with U.S. troops deployed to Qatar in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Myers held a press conference in downtown Doha.

He thanked the Qatari government for its stanch support, and told reporters that military power is but one method used by America and its allies to battle global terrorists. The anti-terror war "might be won in the banking system," he explained, to deny funding to terrorists so they couldn't travel freely or finance their operations.
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