Anti-terrorism chief says he believes bin Laden is dead

Thursday, July 18, 2002

WASHINGTON -- FBI counterterrorism chief Dale Watson said Wednesday he believes Osama bin Laden is dead -- the first time a senior U.S. law enforcement official has publicly given an opinion on the al-Qaida leader's status.

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