Top Taliban sought U.S. help in 1999
Told officials he wanted to oust Taliban leader

Prediction: This is going to be a big deal on talk radio, the punditocracy, and (of course) elements of the blogosphere. Anything that can be used to blame Clinton for 9-11 is going to get attention. Of course, what do you think would have happened if President Clinton had tried to back a coup against Omar in 1999? You think Andy Sullivan and Rush Limbaugh would have offered their support? Yeah, right.