Islamist continue their campaign in Somalia: Bush voices concern

"This is a long Islamic struggle and it will continue until the whole country comes under Sharia law,"

Fuad Ahmed, a militiaman loyal to the Islamic side, told Reuters.

"We are ready to shed our blood in order for that struggle to succeed."

When asked about Somalia, President Bush had this to say,

"(Our) First concern of course would be to make sure that Somalia does not become an al Qaeda safe haven, doesn't become a place from which terrorists plot and plan. So we're watching very carefully developments there,"

President Bush made these remarks in a question and answer period during his two state trip through New Mexico and Texas to express his support for the Border Patrol and to encourage Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration package that addresses all of America's concerns with regard to illegal immigration and border security.

The African Union Chief, President Denis Sassou Nguesso, asked the United States on Monday to find ways to end the crisis in Somalia without supporting the warlords battling for control of that region.

Mike DiBartolo
The Working Patriot (TWP)