American officials say they are supporting diplomatic efforts to persuade the Taliban to deport bin Laden. If Afghanistan does turn over bin Laden to Saudi Arabia, it is possible that bin Laden might be tried there, rather than in the United States. Abouhalima told investigators of other contacts with el Hage. Clinton administration officials said the new diplomatic effort did not preclude further military action against bin Laden and his terrorist network. Comoran officials express embarrassment that Fazil has turned the world's eyes on them. Speaking of Fazil, Justice Minister Mohammed Abdou Mmadi said, ``Mr. Fazul learned a different culture abroad.