Mufti warns over dangers over US links  September 12, 2004 The
Sun-Herald   Speaking after midday prayers at Sydney's largest
mosque in Lakemba, Sheikh Taj el-Den Al-Hilaly expressed his
"sorrow and shock" at the attack.  "It's not in the interests of
Australia for us to be in [President George] Bush's team because
that team has expressed and proven its animosity to the world,"
he warned. "The Bush team is known now to rely on deception and
has goals that are not all open. He is leading a push for
American imperialism and he doesn't care for Australian
interests or those of any sovereign nation other than his own."
He said the bombing would have an impact on the Australian
election. "No matter [if it is] Labor, Liberal or the other
parties; each has a responsibility to secure the security of
Australia," he said.  Advertisement Advertisement