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IP: The White House Press Office put out with some statistics today.
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 19:42:31 -0400
From: "Meeks, Brock (MSNBCi)" <Brock.Meeks () MSNBC COM> To: "'dave () farber net'" <dave () farber net> Cleared for official release. For public consumption; consider the source: THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 1, 2001 FACT SHEET Campaign Against Terrorism Results Period Covered: September 14-30, 2001 Department of State * Russia offered to share information and the use of their airspace for humanitarian flights. * China offered to share information. * India offered to share information and pledged support of U.S. actions.* Japan offered diplomatic and military (logistical) support, and assistanceto Pakistan. * Australia offered combat military forces and invoked Article IV of the ANZUS Treaty, declaring September 11 an attack on Australia.* South Korea offered military medical and air and naval logistics support.* UAE and Saudi Arabia broke diplomatic relations with the Taliban. * Pakistan agreed to cooperate fully with the request for assistance and support. * Secured overflight and landing rights from 27 countries. * Obtained 46 multilateral declarations of support. * 19 nations of NATO invoked Article V declaring an attack on one as an attack on all. * The United Nations Security Council unanimously enacted a binding resolution requiring all member states to pursue terrorists and those who support them, including financial support systems. Department of the Treasury * Adoption of Terrorist Financing Executive Order. * Froze approximately 30 al-Qaida accounts in the U.S. and almost 20 overseas. * Put 27 names on the Terrorist Financing list. * Reviewing additional persons and entities for possible inclusion on the Terrorist Financing list. * Froze approximately $6 million linked to terrorists. Department of Defense * Approximately 29,000 military personnel, 349 military aircraft, 1 Amphibious Ready Group, and 2 Carrier Battle Groups currently deployed in Theater. * Approximately 17,000 members of the Reserve have been called to active duty, as well as several thousand National Guard operating under State authority. Department of Justice * Analyzed 241 serious/credible threats. * Conducted 540 interviews. * Conducted 383 searches. * Issued 4,407 subpoenas. * Arrested/Detained 439 persons.* Approximately 30-plus countries offered support in criminal investigations.Intelligence * Over 100 countries have offered increased intelligence support. * Approximately 150 arrests and detentions of terrorists and suspected supporters of terrorism in over 25 countries. * Intensified counterterrorist operations with over 200 intelligence and security services worldwide.
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