” ‘I read that you said that you would not let Osama bin Laden dictate to the U.S.,’ [Israeli Prime Minister Ariel] Sharon told [President] Bush, and then made the point he came to the White House to press home: ‘Everyone has his bin Laden. [Palestinian National Authority President Yasir] Arafat is our bin Laden.’ […]
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6/28/2001
“On June 28 [2001], [counterterrorism czar Richard] Clarke wrote [National Security Advisor Condoleezza] Rice that Al Qaeda activity suggesting an imminent attack ‘had reached a crescendo. …A series of new reports continue to convince me and [intelligence] analysts at [the Department of] State, CIA, D.I.A. [Defense Intelligence Agency] and NSA [National Security Agency] that a […]
6/28/2001
On June 28, 2001, “the CIA issued what was called an Alert Memorandum, which stated that the latest intelligence indicated the probability of imminent al Qaeda attacks that would ‘have dramatic consequences on governments or cause major casualties.’ ” – Matthew M. Aid, The Secret Sentry, Page 214 […]
6/28/2001
President George W. Bush on the efficeient use of technology: “And we’re very aggressive about promoting energy star. I’m a strong supporter of the program, because there are millions of Americans who want to make the right choices, who want to help this nation become less dependent on foreign sources of crude oil, who want this […]
6/26/2001
“Following a mechanical ritual, State Department diplomats met Taliban representatives in Pakistan on June 26 [2001] and warned they would be held directly responsible if bin Laden attacked.” – Steve Coll, Ghost Wars, Page 567 […]
6/26/2001
On June 26, 2001, “the State Department issued a worldwide caution warning American citizens of possible attacks. National Security Adviser [Condoleezza] Rice later reported that there was a ‘threat spike’ at the time, focusing on Americans or U.S. targets overseas.” – Peter Lance, 1000 Years For Revenge, Page 405 […]
6/25/2001
“On June 25 [2001], he [counterterrorism czar Richard Clarke] warned [National Security Advisor Condoleezza] Rice that six separate intelligence reports showed that bin Laden’s followers were warning of an imminent, calamitous attack.” – Philip Shenon, The Commission, Page 153 […]
6/25/2001
“On June 25 [2001], [counterterrorism czar Richard] Clarke warned [National Security Advisor Condoleezza] Rice and [Deputy National Security Advisor Stephen] Hadley that six separate intelligence reports showed al Qaeda personnel warning of a pending attack…The intelligence reporting consistently described the upcoming attacks as occurring on a calamitous level, indicating that they would cause the world […]
6/25/2001
“On Monday [June 25, 2001], the warnings throughout Washington [of an upcoming terrorist attack] continued: ‘Bin Ladin and Associates Making Near-Term Threats,’ said a CIA cable. It reported multiple attacks planned over the coming days, including a ‘severe blow’ against U.S. and Israeli ‘interests’ during the next two weeks.” – James Bamford, The Shadow Factory, […]
6/25/2001
According to a Senior Executive Intelligence Brief titled, ‘Terrorism: Bin Ladin and Associates Making Near-Term Threats’ on June 25, 2001: “[Redacted] expect Usama Bin Ladin to launch multiple attacks over the coming days. – CIA, “Terrorism: Bin Ladin and Associates Making Near-Term Threats,” (Senior Executive Intelligence Brief), The Central Intelligence Agency’s 9/11 File:, The National […]