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...Based in large part on massive investigation by the FBI, CIA, Treasury and other U.S. and foreign agencies, the commission estimated that the devastating plot that would spark the war on terrorism cost around $400,000 to $500,000, ?the vast majority of which was provided by al-Qaeda...
...other monograph, on terrorist financing, reveals a financial connection between hijacker Nawaf al-Hazmi and Saudi national Yazeed al-Salmi, who was among the hundreds of foreign nationals detained in the United States in the aftermath of the attacks. Although he underwent extensive questioning by the FBI, Salmi never disclosed that he gave future hijacker Hazmi $1,900 in travelers checks in September 2000, according to the commission. The report says investigators learned of the connection later, after Salmi had been deported, when a check of Hazmi's back records showed that in September 2000 he deposited...
...strong and foresighted leader who should be re-elected for his courage in tackling the problem. Strength in action is all that terrorists understand. Peter H. Spielmann Rancho Mirage, California, U.S. Wouldn't it be wonderful if, in-stead of having turf battles, the heads of the FBI and the CIA, along with their aides, would meet weekly for a full day to brainstorm, share information and ideas and cooperate? Bruce Bartel Huntington Beach, California, U.S. The Danger of Absolutes The U.S. deserves admiration for its great achievements, as well as the world's sympathy for the atrocious attacks...
...politics of the Ridge press conference. Jane Harman, senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, quickly cut them off. Everyone should "take this threat very seriously," she told them. Indeed, members of Congress themselves may be in the terrorists' sights. Two days before Ridge issued his nationwide alert, an FBI official warned a congressional leader that he and other top legislative officials could be targeted by al-Qaeda in Washington or on their trips around the country...
...officials learn more. Which plots might still be going forward and which have been foiled is frustratingly unclear. For all the progress against a deadly and elusive target--and progress it was--that is the nature of the war against al-Qaeda. Says Michael Mason, head of the FBI field office in Washington: "What we have over the U.S. is a net. At best, what we're doing is shrinking the mesh in the net. We're trying to kick down the door of the person who's going to drive the truck loaded with explosives...