Article: Syria's unsecured border frustrates Bush; President vows U.S. will keep focus on Iraq.(NATION)

Byline: Joseph Curl, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

President Bush yesterday said U.S. troops are making it more difficult for foreign terrorists to enter northwest Iraq, but expressed frustration that Syria is not doing more to shut down its border.

"We've made it clear to Syria we expect them to help us secure their border and to stop the transit of suicide [bombers] coming from other countries through Syria into Iraq. Their response hasn't been very satisfactory to date," the president said after meeting with his top war advisers for two hours at the Pentagon.

"I continue to remind them of their obligation. ... In order to secure a border, it requires ...

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