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Washington: President George W. Bush vowed to find the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks Osama Bin Laden during an oval office address to the nation on Monday.
Five years on from 9/11 and Osama’s whereabouts are still unknown with no credible leads in more than two years.
The American president has been criticised for letting the Al Qaida leader slip through his fingers when there was a chance to capture him in 2001.
However, yesterday he renewed his pledge to find him: "Osama Bin Laden and other terrorists are still in hiding. Our message to them is clear: No matter how long it takes, America will find you, and we will bring you to justice," he said.
In a speech seen by many as being used mainly to bolster support for the war in Iraq, Bush called for unity and the nation’s support during the war on terror.
"Our nation has endured trials and we face a difficult road ahead," Bush said. "Winning this war will require the determined efforts of a unified country. So we must put aside our differences, and work together to meet the test that history has given us."
"Whatever mistakes have been made in Iraq, the worst mistake would be to think that if we pulled out, the terrorists would leave us alone."
"The safety of America depends on the outcome of the battle in the streets of Baghdad," Bush added.
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