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MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2001

An overwhelming number of Americans support President Bush for authorizing air strikes against the Taliban and terrorists in Afghanistan, according to aa Washington Post / ABC News poll released today.

Of respondents, 94 percent said they supported the action, which began with air and missile strikes. Should it involved ground forces, 8 in 10 said they would support sending troops to kill or take Osama bin Laden into custody.

Congressional leaders from both parties also expressed their support yesterday. A joint statement by leaders of the House and Senate said the attacks were against terrorism and the Taliban, not Islam and the people of Afghanistan.

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Public Support Is Overwhelming (The Washington Post 10/8)
Congressional Leaders Offer Strong Endorsement of Attack (The New York Times 10/8)
Sunday of Muted Cheers and Renewed Fears (The New York Times 10/8)

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