FED: Downer says govt thrilled at Saddam's capture

AAP General News (Australia)
12-14-2003
FED: Downer says govt thrilled at Saddam's capture

SYDNEY, Dec 14 AAP - The Australian government was thrilled at the capture of Iraqi
dictator Saddam Hussein, Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer said tonight.

Mr Downer said the government had received confirmation of Saddam's capture by coalition forces.

"We're absolutely thrilled that Saddam Hussein has been captured and his capture has
the potential to change the situation on the ground," Mr Downer said, through a spokesman
tonight.

Further comment was being sought from Prime Minister John Howard.

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