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http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/05/23/bush.iraq/index.html

Bush to use bin Laden info to defend Iraq war policy

Story Highlights
• NEW: Bush to detail three foiled "aviation plots"
• Bush declassifies intelligence saying bin Laden laid plans in 2005
• Bin Laden wanted to set up Iraq base for international attacks, White House says
• Revelation comes amid congressional efforts to end U.S. involvement in Iraq

NEW LONDON, Connecticut (CNN) -- President Bush is expected to use declassified intelligence about Osama bin Laden to defend his Iraq war policy during a commencement address Wednesday.

Bush also will outline "three aviation plots" that have been disrupted as part of national security operations, said Frances Townsend, the homeland security adviser. Townsend, who spoke with reporters on Air Force One, offered no other details.

The president also is expected to mention in the speech declassified intelligence that says bin Laden planned in 2005 to use Iraq as a base from which to launch attacks in the United States, according to White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe.

Johndroe said the intelligence was declassified so Bush could discuss it during graduation ceremonies set for 11:15 a.m. at the Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut.