According to a declassified report prepared by the CIA in April 2006, titled ‘Trends in Global Terrorism: Implications for the United States:’ “…the [March 2003] American occupation of Iraq became ‘the cause celebre for jihadists, breeding a deep resentment of U.S. involvement in the Muslim world and cultivating supporters for the global jihadist movement.’ “ [The 15th of the month used for date sorting purposes only.]
– Tim Weiner, Legacy of Ashes, Pages 569-570