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Allow law-enforcement officials to intercept e-mail messages sent by anyone in the U.S. and scan them for suspicious words or phrases...
...popular in a crucial swing state. He was also high on Bush's list of potential running mates, although his support for abortion rights probably killed his chances. In his new role, he is certain to be blamed for any terrorist events that occur on his watch. "We could intercept 20 different plots," says Rendell, "but if three get carried out, he has failed...
...systems of security cameras have been developed to include face-recognition technology. Though currently imperfect, these cameras could be used to scan a crowd and match each face to a name in a database by recognizing bone structure and other distinguishing features. Such technology could have been used to intercept the known associates of bin Laden as soon as they walked into the airports. In order to safeguard the nation against similar attack, such cameras should become a standard part of airport security in the U.S., as well as in allied countries and in airports that have direct flights...
...Despite the ability of U.S. satellites to intercept cell-phone and email messages, human intelligence remains the most effective way of staying forewarned of Bin Laden's plans and movements. That's not going to be easy. There are distinct limits on the ability of U.S. agents to directly infiltrate Bin Laden's networks, which are often based on family and other kinship ties. Such operations would require agents able to blend in ethnically and spend years away from their American lives in the extremely harsh conditions of Bin Laden's mountain camps. Plainly, the U.S. needs the active support...
...witness stand the FBI's prize source - a Russian who stole Hanssen's KGB file from Moscow Center, as Russian intelligence headquarters is known, and handed it over to the bureau. For another, the National Security Agency would have had to reveal highly classified details about its communications intercept capabilities in order to show exactly why the secrets Hanssen sold were so damaging to U.S. security. They'll now roll up their sleeves and try and get Hanssen to do what a good spy never does - come clean - while greatly reducing the risk of another embarrassing snafu...