Posted on 02/09/2006 7:22:28 AM PST by RWR8189
US President George W. Bush was to say in a speech that international cooperation helped thwart a terrorist attack on the US west coast, according to White House spokesman Scott McClellan.
McClellan did not provide any details about the plot, or the way it was prevented, but told reporters the purpose of Bush's remarks was to "show the kind of international cooperation that is required" to defeat terrorism.
He also said the goal was not to justify Bush's controversial order, after the September 11, 2001 attacks, to allow spying on Americans without getting a warrant, in a break with past practice.
"Yet, the cynics don't matter. Thye are loud, annoying and potentially dangerous in their obstructionism."
Perhaps. But why wait over 4 years to disclose this...oh wait - it was on the eve of the NSA spy-tapping hearings.
Never mind - it's obvious now.
Got it. Thanks. I was listening to the speech live and the Prez said "liberty" instead of "library".
You hear about Judith Miller warning two Islamic charities about impending FBI busts? Can't find anything yet on FR.
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