President Bush talks on the supposed Osama Bin Laden videotape

(10 Dec 2001) 1. Close-up of girl singing and lighting candles on Hanukkah menorah 2. Pan view of Bush walking in front of reporters 3. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President “It just reminded me what a murderer he is and how right and just our cause is. I couldn’t imagine some body like Osama bin Laden understanding the joy of Hanukkah or the joy of Christmas or celebrating peace and hope. This man wants to destroy any semblance of civilisation for his own power and his own good. He is so evil that he is willing to send young men to commit suicide while he hides in caves. And while we celebrate peace and lightness, I fully understand that in order to make sure peace and lightness exist in the future we must bring him to justice, and we will. For those who see this tape they will realise not only is he guilty of incredible murder he has no conscience and no soul, that he represents the worst of civilisation.“ 4. Close-up as Bush walks away. STORYLINE: US President George Bush says the videotape purporting to show Osama Bin Laden talking about the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, reminds him of what a murderer Bin Laden is. The White House says no decision has been made on whether to release the video, found in a home in Afghanistan ten days ago. White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer says it could be a couple of days before experts finish reviewing whether Bin Laden is sending any hidden messages through the tape. Tuesday is also the three month anniversary of the attacks and President Bush has called for a worldwide day of remembrance for the thousands of victims who died in Washington, New York and Pensylvannia. Bush said that when he saw the tape, he was reminded of how right and just the US war on terror is. Bush spoke after helping light a Hanukkah menorah at the White House. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: