David Petraeus argued they would have a "destabilizing effect" on Pakistan and other U.S. partners in the battle against the al Qaeda terrorist network.

CNN: Petraeus says releasing detainee photos would be risky

U.S. and Pakistani officials say they believe hundreds of remnants of the Taliban, Afghanistan's former Muslim rulers, and the al Qaeda terrorist network may be hiding out in the region.

CNN: Fierce battle in al Qaeda hunt

Bush said the al Qaeda terrorist network -- a leading suspect in the Madrid bombings, which killed 201 people -- hopes to stop the spread of freedom and democracy in the Middle East.

CNN: Bush: Stay the course on terror war