(英会話リスニングスクリプト)
He inherited $300 million from his father
who was the owner of a successful construction business
and uses the money to finance a campaign to rid Islam's
holy sites of Israeli, American and other western influences.
He has openly declared war on Americans
and Jews, saying that civilians, as well as military personnel,
should be killed.
Bin Laden first became noticed as one of
the Arabic volunteers fighting the Soviet Union's army in
Afghanistan supported and financed by the United States.
This is where a large number of today's
terrorists learned how to use weapons and explosives, and
have continued their struggle long after the liberation
of Afghanistan.
The United States feels it has the right
to retaliate against terrorists and even everyday people
suspected of terrorism.
Bin Laden lives in the mountains in remote
parts of Afghanistan, changing the place where he sleeps
every two nights.
However, with e-mail, fax machines and other
sophisticated electronic equipment, he is able to stay in
touch with his followers all over the world.
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