Bush read pre 9/11 PDB warned al Qaida attack possible U.S.
A declassified Aug 6 2001 presidential daily briefing memo shows al Qaida had reached U S shores and a hijacking plot was plausible. The document notes FBI CIA and other sources indicating years of concerns and calls for domestic security actions. Presidents aides and commissioners caution on response.
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Declassified briefing outlines Bin Ladin terror threat to US
White House releases Aug 6 2001 presidential briefing text noting Bin Ladin has sought attacks since 1997. It cites 1998 embassy bombings, potential hijacking plans and US travel by al Qaida members, while warning some sensational reports cannot be corroborated. FBI data show ongoing attack preparação and surveillance patterns in recent years.
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U.S
Ramzi Yousef
America
Afghanistan
Washington
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Umar "Abd al-Rahman
FBI
New York
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