Since the events of 11 September 2001, terrorism has moved higher on the list of world priorities from a global perspective. Many governments have passed internal legislation to help combat terrorism within their own boundaries. Alliances with other governments have been formed to help eradicate international terrorism outside their borders. The U.S. has taken the lead in this endeavor but it has taken the support of a majority of the worlds' nations to make this temporary coalition work. Now is the time to make this coalition a permanent international counter-terrorist organization to combat state-sponsored terrorism.
             This international organization would consist of two branches: the diplomatic branch and the military branch. The world is now ready to implement such an organization. The following statements from heads of state show proof of a need for an international organization to combat terrorism.
             Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in the Introduction of "Campaign Against Terrorism" states, "What we now have to face is the fact that there are irresponsible states who either have, or are actively seeking, biological, chemical and nuclear weapons. This is the threat which President Bush rightly highlighted in his State of the Union Address. And if we continue to allow these states to obtain and develop these weapons, we may find out too late their potential for destruction."
             In the article in The Japan Times titled "Japan Would Support Bush", Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan is quoted as follows, "'The terrorist acts are extremely heinous and outrageous and cannot be forgiven,' Koizumi said. 'It is a challenge not only to the U.S. but also to democracy, and I am outraged.' Koizumi expressed determination to join the international community in its fight against terrorism and to prevent recurrence."
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