'War on terror' advancing but not yet won: Bush

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WASHINGTON (AFP) — The "war on terror" is advancing but not yet won, US President George W. Bush said.

"The war on terror continues, and we are making solid progress, but we must not become complacent," Bush warned in his weekly radio address.

"We will continue to pursue terrorists abroad. We will continue to support democratic change throughout the world, including in Afghanistan, Iraq and the broader Middle East. And we will do whatever it takes to support our men and women in uniform and give them the tools they need to prevail.

"Our strategy is clear: We will fight the terrorists abroad so we do not have to face them here at home. While some difficult days still lie ahead, these recent victories are making America safer and the world more secure," Bush...