U.S. says Saddam close to capture Four of former dictator's top aides caught in raids

have conducted a series of secret operations in the two weekssince American soldiers killed his sons Odai and Qusai, the militarysaid Monday.

"It's just a matter of time. He can't stay in one place verylong," 4th Infantry Division spokeswoman Maj. Josslyn Aberle toldreporters.

The top secret Special Operations Task Force 20--which is roamingIraq, hunting Saddam and other high-profile targets--captured fourkey individuals last week in raids that were supported by 4thInfantry soldiers, Aberle said.

The Army would not release the four men's names or theirconnection to Saddam.

Two of them were Saddam's "very close associates," captured Fridayduring …