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To: KLP who wrote (1813)	9/29/2001 2:20:10 PM
From: philab	Respond to of 281500

Thanks. Very interesting article. So what can intelligence do? In brief, five things. First, whenever we do succeed in obtaining information warning of an impending terrorist operation, we disseminate that information as quickly and completely as we can to those who are in a position to meet the threat. That may include not only components within the government but also, acting through other government intermediaries and with due protection to intelligence sources and methods, recipients in the private sector. Second, in the absence of that kind of tactical intelligence, we collect and analyze strategic intelligence on terrorist groups and states. That is, we endeavor to know all there is to know about the capabilities of terrorist elements, their areas and methods of operations, their sources of support, and their likely targets. Most of the intelligence we produce is of this type, and it is a type that constitutes a major input to the counterterrorist policies of our government. Third, we work closely with regulatory and other agencies that are developing security countermeasures to foil the terrorist. For example, we are currently deeply involved in the work of the Vice President's Commission on Aviation Security, as well as in related work under the auspices of the FAA and the Department of Transportation. Fourth, we work very closely with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to help them apply the rule of law to individuals who have committed terrorist crimes. This assistance includes using intelligence resources to aid in the investigation of terrorist incidents, and to help track down and capture fugitive terrorists. And fifth, we endeavor to stay on the offensive against the terrorists, to use active measures to keep them off balance, to do what we can to nip terrorist plots in the bud--in short, to use all of our resources and authorities to preempt, disrupt, and defeat international terrorism. I can promise you that my colleagues and I will make the most effective use we can of the added resources to do our part in protecting American lives and property from the scourge of terrorism. Thank you for your attention. After reading this how can you honestly not suspect someone did not do his job???? BTW, I'm not attacking Bush or Clinton, but those whose job is to protect the free world, who have access to top secret information and for a reason or another do not make the correct use of that information. If you manage a business and one of your employees does not give you the right information on your competitors, what do you do???