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Well, police have cast a wide net to identify the men who were behind the attacks. They've been searching for days for a 26-year-old French national who has been living in Belgium. His name is Saleh Abdeslam, and there's an international arrest warrant out for him. You know, ironically, he was stopped by police near the Belgian border hours after the attack. But at the time, they hadn't yet identified the attackers or put together that in fact his brother had been one of the suicide bombers who detonated a vest inside a cafe in Paris.	well police, have cast a wide net to identify the men who were behind the attacks they've been searching for days for a 26-year-old french, national who has been living in belgium his, name is saleh abdeslam and there's an international arrest. warrant, out for; him you know ironically he, was stopped. by, police near the belgian border hours after the attack but at, the time they hadn't yet identified the attackers or put together, that in fact his brother had been one of the. suicide bombers who detonated a vest inside a cafe in,	Well police have cast a wide, net to identify, the men who were behind the attacks They've been searching for days for a 26-year-old French national who has been living in Belgium His name, is Saleh Abdeslam and there's an international arrest warrant. out for him You know ironically he was stopped by police near the Belgian border hours after the attack But at the time they hadn't yet identified, the attackers or put together that in fact his. brother had been one of the suicide bombers who detonated a vest inside a cafe in	well, police have cast a wide net to identify the men who were behind the attacks. they've been searching for days for a 26-year-old french national who has been living in belgium. his name is saleh abdeslam, and there's an international arrest warrant out for him. you know, ironically, he was stopped by police near the belgian border hours after the attack. but at the time, they hadn't yet identified the attackers or put together that in fact his brother had been one of the suicide bombers who detonated a vest inside a cafe in paris.
Now, earlier today, police said that they had a new suspect they're searching for. Do we have any idea how big this plot really is?	now earlier today police said that they had a new suspect they're. searching for do we have; any idea how big this plot really	Now earlier today police said that they had a new suspect they're searching for Do we have any idea how big this plot really	now, earlier today, police said that they had a new suspect they're searching for. do we have any idea how big this plot really is?
Well, so far, this has involved the seven attackers who died, Abdeslam, this other suspect - that's nine so far. And then sources told NPR that they believe the plot is wider than that. It could involve more than a dozen people. But again, this is early days and they're still piecing this all together.	well so far this has involved the seven attackers who died abdeslam this other suspect - that's nine so far and then sources, told npr that. they believe the plot is wider than that, it. could involve more than a dozen people but again this is. early days and they're still piecing this all	Well so far this has involved the seven attackers who died Abdeslam this other. suspect - that's nine so far And then sources told NPR that they. believe. the; plot is wider than that It could involve more than a dozen people But again this is early days and they're still piecing this all	well, so far, this has involved the seven attackers who died, abdeslam, this other suspect - that's nine so far. and then sources told npr that they believe the plot is wider than that. it could involve more than a dozen people. but again, this is early days and they're still piecing this all together.
Dina, let's talk about this Belgian connection. This neighborhood of Molenbeek, it's come up in terrorism cases before, hasn't it?	dina let's talk about this belgian connection, this neighborhood of molenbeek it's come up in terrorism cases before hasn't;	Dina let's talk about, this Belgian connection This. neighborhood of Molenbeek it's, come up in terrorism cases before hasn't	dina, let's talk about this belgian connection. this neighborhood of molenbeek, it's come up in terrorism cases before, hasn't it?
Molenbeek is a well-known haven for extremists in Europe. It has a huge North African population and the unemployment there is very high. Now, the area has been linked to at least four terrorist attacks in just the past two years. Back in January, the gunmen who murdered shoppers in a kosher supermarket just two days after the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine, he bought his weapons in Molenbeek. In 2014, the man who shot up a Jewish museum in Belgium, he bought his guns there, too. And then if you remember that shooting on the high-speed train this summer in August, the man who was tackled by some Americans when his gun jammed, he was from Molenbeek, too. So a source close to the investigation told me that it's well-known throughout Europe that if you're looking for a gun or you're looking for explosives, Molenbeek is one of the places you go.	molenbeek is a well-known haven for extremists in, europe it has a; huge, north african population and the unemployment there; is very high now the area has been linked to at; least four terrorist attacks in just the past; two. years back. in january, the gunmen, who murdered shoppers in a kosher supermarket just two days after the attacks on the charlie hebdo satirical magazine he bought his weapons in molenbeek. in 2014, the man, who shot. up a jewish museum in belgium he bought his guns there too and then if you remember that shooting on the high-speed train this summer in. august the man who was tackled by some americans when his gun jammed, he was from molenbeek too so a source close to the investigation told, me that. it's well-known throughout europe that if you're looking for a gun or you're looking for explosives molenbeek is one. of the places you	Molenbeek is a well-known haven for extremists in Europe It has a huge, North African population and the unemployment there is very high Now the area has been linked to at; least four. terrorist attacks in just the past two years, Back in January the gunmen. who murdered shoppers in a kosher supermarket just two days after the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine he bought. his weapons. in Molenbeek, In 2014, the man, who. shot up a. Jewish museum in. Belgium he bought his guns there too And then if you remember that shooting on the high-speed train this summer in August the man who was tackled by. some Americans when his gun jammed he was from Molenbeek too So a source close to the investigation told me that it's well-known throughout Europe that if, you're looking for a gun, or you're; looking for explosives Molenbeek is one of the places you	molenbeek is a well-known haven for extremists in europe. it has a huge north african population and the unemployment there is very high. now, the area has been linked to at least four terrorist attacks in just the past two years. back in january, the gunmen who murdered shoppers in a kosher supermarket just two days after the attacks on the charlie hebdo satirical magazine, he bought his weapons in molenbeek. in 2014, the man who shot up a jewish museum in belgium, he bought his guns there, too. and then if you remember that shooting on the high-speed train this summer in august, the man who was tackled by some americans when his gun jammed, he was from molenbeek, too. so a source close to the investigation told me that it's well-known throughout europe that if you're looking for a gun or you're looking for explosives, molenbeek is one of the places you go.
Dina, France has been on a heightened security footing since January. And yet, the attackers clearly were able to get lots of guns and explosives into France. What went wrong?	dina france has been on. a heightened security footing since, january and yet the attackers clearly were, able to get lots of guns and explosives into france what went	Dina France has been on a heightened, security footing since January And yet the attackers clearly were able to get lots. of guns; and explosives into France What, went	dina, france has been on a heightened security footing since january. and yet, the attackers clearly were able to get lots of guns and explosives into france. what went wrong?
Well, from a distance, this may seem like a massive intelligence failure until you realize that with the open borders in Europe, driving weapons from Brussels to Paris is a little like driving illegal guns from Virginia to, like, New York. People don't have to go through border crossings anymore. I mean, we do that when we fly into airports and we see the people with EU passports standing in those much shorter lines. But if you're driving, the way you'd know you passed into France from Belgium is a big sign that says Bienvenue a la France, welcome to France, not some border guard. And criminals and terrorists are taking advantage of that.	well from a distance, this may seem like a massive intelligence failure until you realize that with the open borders in europe driving weapons from brussels to paris is a little like driving illegal guns from, virginia to like; new york people don't have to go, through, border crossings anymore i. mean. we do that when we, fly into airports and we, see the people with eu passports. standing in those much shorter lines but if you're driving the way you'd know you passed into france, from belgium is a. big sign. that says; bienvenue a la france welcome to france not some border guard and criminals and terrorists are taking advantage of	Well from a distance this may seem like a massive intelligence failure; until you realize that with the open borders in Europe, driving weapons from Brussels to Paris is a little like driving illegal guns. from Virginia to like New York People don't have to go through border crossings anymore I mean we do that when we fly into airports and, we see the people with EU passports standing in those much shorter lines But if, you're, driving the way you'd know you passed into, France from Belgium is a. big sign that says, Bienvenue a la, France welcome to France not some border guard And criminals and terrorists are taking advantage of	well, from a distance, this may seem like a massive intelligence failure until you realize that with the open borders in europe, driving weapons from brussels to paris is a little like driving illegal guns from virginia to, like, new york. people don't have to go through border crossings anymore. i mean, we do that when we fly into airports and we see the people with eu passports standing in those much shorter lines. but if you're driving, the way you'd know you passed into france from belgium is a big sign that says bienvenue a la france, welcome to france, not some border guard. and criminals and terrorists are taking advantage of that.
Just in the last few weeks, we've seen ISIS take responsibility for the downing of a Russian civilian plane near Sharm el-Sheikh, then the twin bombings in Lebanon, then a day later these attacks in Paris. President Obama said before this Paris attack that ISIS was contained in Syria and Iraq. How did ISIS get here?	just in the last few weeks we've seen isis take responsibility for, the downing of a russian civilian plane near sharm el-sheikh then the. twin bombings in lebanon then, a day later, these attacks in paris president obama, said before this paris attack that isis was contained in syria and, iraq how did isis get.	Just in the last few weeks we've seen ISIS take responsibility for the downing of a Russian civilian. plane near Sharm el-Sheikh then the twin bombings in Lebanon then. a day later these attacks in Paris President Obama said before this Paris attack that ISIS was contained in Syria and Iraq How; did ISIS get	just in the last few weeks, we've seen isis take responsibility for the downing of a russian civilian plane near sharm el-sheikh, then the twin bombings in lebanon, then a day later these attacks in paris. president obama said before this paris attack that isis was contained in syria and iraq. how did isis get here?
Well, I know this seems like something unpredictable, but what we're actually seeing is the progression of a terrorist organization. They almost all start out with a regional focus. Al-Qaida had the Russians in Afghanistan, Al Shabaab was focused on getting Ethiopians out of Somalia, and ISIS was focused on Syria and Iraq. But as they get more powerful, they look outward to take on other challenges. It's almost as if there are successive graduations. Elementary-level terrorist organizations focus on small, local problems. They graduate to more complicated regional issues and then they begin to have broader aspirations. So it's almost a natural progression. That's why counterterrorism officials say they're always concerned about regional terrorist organizations because inevitably, as they develop, they turn their sights on the West.	well i know this seems like. something, unpredictable but what we're actually. seeing is the progression of a terrorist organization they almost all start out with a regional, focus. al-qaida had the russians in afghanistan al shabaab was focused. on getting ethiopians out of somalia and. isis was focused on, syria and iraq but as they get more powerful they look, outward to take on other challenges it's almost as if there are successive graduations elementary-level terrorist organizations focus on small local problems, they graduate to more complicated regional issues and then they begin to have. broader, aspirations so it's almost, a natural, progression that's why. counterterrorism officials say they're always concerned about regional terrorist organizations because inevitably as they develop they turn. their sights on the	Well I know this seems like, something unpredictable. but what we're actually seeing is the progression, of a terrorist. organization They almost all. start out with a, regional focus Al-Qaida had the Russians in Afghanistan Al Shabaab was focused on getting Ethiopians out of Somalia, and ISIS was focused on Syria and Iraq But as they get more powerful they look, outward to. take on other challenges It's almost as, if there are successive graduations. Elementary-level terrorist organizations focus on small. local problems They graduate to more complicated, regional issues and then they begin to. have broader aspirations So it's almost a natural progression That's why counterterrorism officials say they're always concerned about regional terrorist organizations because inevitably as they develop they. turn, their sights on the	well, i know this seems like something unpredictable, but what we're actually seeing is the progression of a terrorist organization. they almost all start out with a regional focus. al-qaida had the russians in afghanistan, al shabaab was focused on getting ethiopians out of somalia, and isis was focused on syria and iraq. but as they get more powerful, they look outward to take on other challenges. it's almost as if there are successive graduations. elementary-level terrorist organizations focus on small, local problems. they graduate to more complicated regional issues and then they begin to have broader aspirations. so it's almost a natural progression. that's why counterterrorism officials say they're always concerned about regional terrorist organizations because inevitably, as they develop, they turn their sights on the west.
Dispensary owners and patients have filed more than 20 lawsuits against the city, arguing the ordinance is unconstitutional because it prohibits access to their medicine. So far, their attempts at temporary restraining orders have been turned down in court.	dispensary owners and patients have. filed more than 20 lawsuits against the city arguing the ordinance is unconstitutional because it prohibits access to their medicine so far their attempts at temporary restraining orders have; been, turned down in	Dispensary owners and patients have filed more than 20 lawsuits against the city arguing the. ordinance is unconstitutional because, it prohibits access to their medicine So far their attempts at temporary restraining orders have been turned down in	dispensary owners and patients have filed more than 20 lawsuits against the city, arguing the ordinance is unconstitutional because it prohibits access to their medicine. so far, their attempts at temporary restraining orders have been turned down in court.
It's like treating us like drug dealers. It's not right.	it's like treating us like drug dealers it's not	It's like treating, us like drug dealers It's not	it's like treating us like drug dealers. it's not right.
Darcy Hughes was manager of a medical marijuana dispensary called B Green, which is now closed because of the new law. Hughes agrees there were far too many unregulated dispensaries in L.A., but now she and her patients don't know where they'll get their medicine.	darcy hughes, was manager of a medical marijuana dispensary called b green which is now. closed because of the new law hughes agrees there were far too many unregulated dispensaries in l.a., but now she and her patients don't know. where they'll get their	Darcy Hughes, was manager of a medical marijuana dispensary called, B Green which is now closed because of the new law. Hughes agrees there were far too, many unregulated dispensaries in L.A., but now she and her patients don't know where they'll; get their	darcy hughes was manager of a medical marijuana dispensary called b green, which is now closed because of the new law. hughes agrees there were far too many unregulated dispensaries in l.a., but now she and her patients don't know where they'll get their medicine.
I think the city is a little embarrassed about what happened, and this is what they're trying to do to fix the situation. I think they got a little harsh. Unfortunately, I'll see a rise probably in more street, and back to the way it kind of was before the dispensaries.	i think the city; is a little embarrassed about what happened and this is what they're trying to do to fix the situation i think they got a little harsh unfortunately i'll see a rise probably in more street and back to the, way it kind of was before the	I think the city is. a little. embarrassed about what. happened and this is what they're trying. to do to fix the situation I think they got a little, harsh Unfortunately I'll see a rise probably. in more street and back to the way it kind of was before the	i think the city is a little embarrassed about what happened, and this is what they're trying to do to fix the situation. i think they got a little harsh. unfortunately, i'll see a rise probably in more street, and back to the way it kind of was before the dispensaries.
Street sales?	street,	Street	street sales?
Yeah. Street sales, unfortunately.	yeah street sales	Yeah Street sales	yeah. street sales, unfortunately.
Under the new ordinance, those who illegally sell medical marijuana in Los Angeles could face daily fines, a $1,000 penalty and six months in jail.	under the new ordinance those who illegally sell medical marijuana in los angeles could face daily fines. a $1,000 penalty and six months. in	Under the new ordinance those. who illegally sell medical. marijuana, in Los Angeles could. face daily fines. a $1,000 penalty and six months in	under the new ordinance, those who illegally sell medical marijuana in los angeles could face daily fines, a $1,000 penalty and six months in jail.
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Now, that al-Qaida leader killed this week, Anwar al-Awlaki, he was born in New Mexico. And a decade ago, he was already branding himself as a kind of spokesman for Muslim Americans. Here he is as a guest on NPR's TALK OF THE NATION back in 2001, two months after 9/11.	now that al-qaida leader killed this week anwar al-awlaki he was born in new mexico and a decade ago he was already branding himself as a kind of spokesman for muslim americans here he is as a guest on npr's talk of; the nation back in 2001, two months after	Now that al-Qaida leader killed. this. week Anwar al-Awlaki he, was born in New Mexico. And a decade ago he was already branding himself as a kind of spokesman for, Muslim Americans Here, he is as a; guest on NPR's TALK OF THE NATION back in 2001, two months after	now, that al-qaida leader killed this week, anwar al-awlaki, he was born in new mexico. and a decade ago, he was already branding himself as a kind of spokesman for muslim americans. here he is as a guest on npr's talk of the nation back in 2001, two months after 9/11.
There's a bombing going on over a Muslim country, Afghanistan. So, there are some reasons that make the Muslims feel that, well, it is true that the statement was made, that this is not a war against Islam. But for all practical reasons, it is the Muslims who are being hurt.	there's a. bombing going on, over, a muslim country afghanistan; so, there are some; reasons that, make the muslims feel that well it is true that the statement was made, that this is not a war against. islam but for all, practical reasons it is the muslims who are being	There's a bombing going; on over a Muslim country Afghanistan So there, are some reasons that make the. Muslims feel that well it is true that the statement was made that this is not. a war against Islam But for all practical reasons it is the Muslims who are being	there's a bombing going on over a muslim country, afghanistan. so, there are some reasons that make the muslims feel that, well, it is true that the statement was made, that this is not a war against islam. but for all practical reasons, it is the muslims who are being hurt.
Over the years, Awlaki's message got a lot more radical. And he started using YouTube to inspire new recruits from the West. Michael Leiter has been following Awlaki for years. He just stepped down as head of the National Counterterrorism Center.	over the years awlaki's message got a lot more radical and he, started using youtube to inspire new recruits from, the west michael leiter has been following awlaki for years he just stepped down as head. of the national counterterrorism	Over the years Awlaki's, message got a lot more radical And he started using YouTube to inspire new recruits from the West Michael Leiter has been, following Awlaki for years He just stepped. down as head of the, National Counterterrorism	over the years, awlaki's message got a lot more radical. and he started using youtube to inspire new recruits from the west. michael leiter has been following awlaki for years. he just stepped down as head of the national counterterrorism center.
Awlaki was more focused on the West and other people who may have been killed in the strike, were more focused on the West than others within AQAP. Given the instability, the ongoing instability in Yemen, it is very possible that they will refocus their efforts on the Arabian Peninsula.	awlaki was more focused on the west and other people who may have been killed in the. strike were more focused on the. west than, others within aqap given the instability the ongoing instability in yemen it is very possible that they will refocus. their efforts on the arabian	Awlaki was more focused on the West and other people who may have been killed in the strike were more focused on the West than others within AQAP Given the instability, the ongoing instability in Yemen it is very possible that they will refocus their efforts, on the Arabian	awlaki was more focused on the west and other people who may have been killed in the strike, were more focused on the west than others within aqap. given the instability, the ongoing instability in yemen, it is very possible that they will refocus their efforts on the arabian peninsula.
He wasn't just someone who inspired others to carry out these plots. He was operationally involved.	he wasn't just. someone who inspired others to carry out these plots he was operationally	He, wasn't just someone who inspired others to carry out these plots He was operationally	he wasn't just someone who inspired others to carry out these plots. he was operationally involved.
He really was, and that was made him, I think, different from a lot of other al-Qaida leaders. He was, first and foremost over the past two years, an operational commander. He was the guy who had the ideas, who was training some of the operatives, who was guiding them in their path. This wasn't about him being a so-called cleric. This was him commanding, directing plots to attack the United States and the West.	he. really was and that; was made him i think different from a lot of other al-qaida leaders he was first and foremost over the past two years an operational commander he was the guy who had the ideas who was training some of the operatives. who; was guiding them in their; path this wasn't about him being a so-called cleric this. was him commanding directing plots to attack the united states and the	He; really was and, that, was made him I think different from a lot of other al-Qaida leaders He was first and foremost over the past two years an operational commander He was the. guy who had. the ideas who was, training some of the operatives who was guiding them in their path This wasn't about him being a so-called. cleric. This, was him commanding directing plots to attack the United States. and; the	he really was, and that was made him, i think, different from a lot of other al-qaida leaders. he was, first and foremost over the past two years, an operational commander. he was the guy who had the ideas, who was training some of the operatives, who was guiding them in their path. this wasn't about him being a so-called cleric. this was him commanding, directing plots to attack the united states and the west.
I want to ask you about another American killed in the strike, Samir Khan, who was the editor of an online magazine called Inspire. What is the significance of him being removed from the battlefield?	i want to ask you about another american killed in the strike samir; khan who was. the editor of an online magazine called inspire what is the significance of him being removed from the	I want to ask you about another American killed, in, the strike Samir Khan who was, the editor, of an; online magazine, called Inspire What is the significance of him being removed from, the	i want to ask you about another american killed in the strike, samir khan, who was the editor of an online magazine called inspire. what is the significance of him being removed from the battlefield?
Well, the magazine to which you refer is the glossiest and fanciest of al-Qaida's propaganda. And it's very much written with an eye towards appealing to the Western audience and the disenchanted young people, either in the United States or Great Britain or elsewhere. Eliminating him will probably at least temporarily reduce their ability to produce that sort of propaganda.	well the, magazine to which you refer is the glossiest and fanciest. of al-qaida's propaganda and it's very much written with an eye towards appealing to the western audience and the disenchanted young people either in the united states or great britain or elsewhere, eliminating him will probably at least temporarily reduce their ability to produce that sort of	Well the magazine to, which you refer is the glossiest and fanciest of al-Qaida's propaganda And, it's, very much written with an eye towards appealing to the Western audience; and the disenchanted young people either in the United States or, Great Britain or, elsewhere Eliminating him will probably at least temporarily reduce their ability to produce that sort of	well, the magazine to which you refer is the glossiest and fanciest of al-qaida's propaganda. and it's very much written with an eye towards appealing to the western audience and the disenchanted young people, either in the united states or great britain or elsewhere. eliminating him will probably at least temporarily reduce their ability to produce that sort of propaganda.
But there's no doubt that some of their messages are going to continue. In my time in government, we rarely had an investigation involving a homegrown terrorist that did not, at some point or another, touch upon Anwar Awlaki and how he inspired them or inspire in Samir Khan as being an ideologue to which these individuals turned. And that message is going to continue to be out there.	but there's no doubt that, some of, their. messages are going to continue in my time in government we rarely had, an investigation involving a homegrown terrorist that did not at some point or another, touch upon anwar awlaki and. how he inspired them. or inspire in samir khan as being, an ideologue to which these individuals turned and that message is going to; continue to be out	But there's no doubt that some of their messages are going to continue In my time in, government we rarely had an investigation involving a homegrown. terrorist that did not at some, point or another touch upon, Anwar Awlaki and how he inspired them. or inspire in Samir Khan as being an ideologue to which these individuals turned And, that message is going to continue to be out	but there's no doubt that some of their messages are going to continue. in my time in government, we rarely had an investigation involving a homegrown terrorist that did not, at some point or another, touch upon anwar awlaki and how he inspired them or inspire in samir khan as being an ideologue to which these individuals turned. and that message is going to continue to be out there.
I want to ask you about the structure of al-Qaida. It has spawned affiliates over the years. How has the structure, though, evolved over the past decade beyond just affiliates spinning off?	i want to ask you about the structure of al-qaida it has, spawned affiliates over the years how has the structure though evolved over the past decade beyond just affiliates spinning	I want to ask you about; the structure of al-Qaida It has spawned affiliates over the, years How has the structure though. evolved over, the past decade beyond just affiliates spinning	i want to ask you about the structure of al-qaida. it has spawned affiliates over the years. how has the structure, though, evolved over the past decade beyond just affiliates spinning off?
Of course, on 9/11 when we're struck, al-Qaida was a very hierarchical organization with a defined leader in bin Laden and a number two in Zawahiri. As you've said, over the past 10 years, we've seen affiliates be spawned in Iraq, in Yemen, of course, affiliates also in Somalia and North Africa.	of course. on 9/11 when we're struck al-qaida was a very hierarchical organization, with a defined leader in bin laden and a number two in zawahiri as you've said over the past 10 years we've seen. affiliates be spawned in iraq in yemen of course, affiliates also in somalia and north	Of course on 9/11 when we're struck al-Qaida was a very hierarchical organization with a defined leader in bin Laden and. a number two in. Zawahiri As you've said over. the past 10 years we've seen affiliates be. spawned in Iraq in Yemen of course affiliates also in Somalia and North	of course, on 9/11 when we're struck, al-qaida was a very hierarchical organization with a defined leader in bin laden and a number two in zawahiri. as you've said, over the past 10 years, we've seen affiliates be spawned in iraq, in yemen, of course, affiliates also in somalia and north africa.
Usually, when a leader is eliminated, it is the affiliates' responsibility to find a replacement. And I think, especially with the death of bin Laden, the relationship between the affiliates and al-Qaida in Pakistan is less important today than it has been in the past.	usually when a leader, is eliminated it is the. affiliates' responsibility to find a replacement and i think especially with the death of bin laden the relationship between the affiliates and al-qaida in pakistan is less important; today. than it has been in the	Usually when a leader is eliminated it is the affiliates' responsibility to find a replacement, And I think especially with the death of bin Laden. the. relationship between the affiliates and al-Qaida in Pakistan is less important. today than it has been in the	usually, when a leader is eliminated, it is the affiliates' responsibility to find a replacement. and i think, especially with the death of bin laden, the relationship between the affiliates and al-qaida in pakistan is less important today than it has been in the past.
There have been a string of these high profile strikes against key al-Qaida targets, the strike that killed Osama bin Laden in May. But after that, the U.S. government says nine al-Qaida senior operatives have been killed in U.S. strikes. Can you explain - does one strike generate intelligence that leads to another?	there have been a string of these high profile strikes against key al-qaida targets, the strike that killed osama bin laden in may but after that the u.s government says nine al-qaida senior operatives have been; killed in u.s strikes can you explain - does one strike generate intelligence that leads to	There have been a, string of these high profile strikes against key al-Qaida targets the strike. that killed Osama bin Laden in May But after that the U.S government says nine al-Qaida senior operatives have been killed. in U.S strikes, Can you explain - does one strike generate intelligence that leads to	there have been a string of these high profile strikes against key al-qaida targets, the strike that killed osama bin laden in may. but after that, the u.s. government says nine al-qaida senior operatives have been killed in u.s. strikes. can you explain - does one strike generate intelligence that leads to another?
Well, without going into any sensitive sources and methods, they often do. You see the network of operatives react to the death of one leader, and that reaction can often lead to further opportunities. But I think more importantly, in a way, strategically, it is the pressure on all parts of the network that weaken the whole.	well, without going into any sensitive sources, and methods they often do you see the network of operatives react. to the death of one leader and that reaction can often lead to further opportunities but, i think more importantly in a way strategically it is the pressure on all parts of the, network that weaken, the	Well without going into any sensitive, sources and. methods they often do You see the network of operatives react to the death of one leader and that reaction can often lead to further opportunities. But I, think more importantly in a way strategically it is the pressure on all parts of, the network that weaken the	well, without going into any sensitive sources and methods, they often do. you see the network of operatives react to the death of one leader, and that reaction can often lead to further opportunities. but i think more importantly, in a way, strategically, it is the pressure on all parts of the network that weaken the whole.
Michael Leiter recently left his post as the director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center. Michael, thanks so much for coming in.	michael leiter recently left his post as the director of the u.s national counterterrorism center michael thanks so much for. coming	Michael Leiter recently left his post as the director of the; U.S, National Counterterrorism Center Michael, thanks so much for coming	michael leiter recently left his post as the director of the u.s. national counterterrorism center. michael, thanks so much for coming in.
My pleasure. Thanks very much, Rachel.	my pleasure, thanks very much	My pleasure Thanks. very much	my pleasure. thanks very much, rachel.
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American officials are becoming more confident in their belief that a Taliban leader is dead. President Obama's National Security Advisor General James Jones spoke yesterday on Fox News Sunday, and you can listen to the way that he changes verb tense when he discusses the Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud.	american officials are becoming more confident in their belief that a taliban leader is dead president obama's national security advisor general james jones. spoke. yesterday on fox news, sunday and you can listen to the way that, he changes verb tense when he discusses the taliban leader baitullah,	American officials are becoming more, confident in their belief that a. Taliban leader is dead President. Obama's National, Security Advisor, General James Jones spoke. yesterday on Fox News Sunday and you can listen to the; way that. he changes verb tense when he discusses the. Taliban leader Baitullah,	american officials are becoming more confident in their belief that a taliban leader is dead. president obama's national security advisor general james jones spoke yesterday on fox news sunday, and you can listen to the way that he changes verb tense when he discusses the taliban leader baitullah mehsud.
Mehsud is a - was a very bad individual, a real thug responsible for a lot of violence, a lot of innocent people losing their lives. And I think that if there's dissention in the ranks and if, in fact, he is - as we think - dead, this is a positive indication that in Pakistan, things are turning for the better.	mehsud. is a, - was, a very bad individual a real thug responsible for a lot of violence a lot of innocent. people losing their lives and i think that if there's dissention in the ranks. and if in fact he is - as we think - dead this is a positive indication that in pakistan things are turning, for the	Mehsud is a - was a very bad individual a real thug responsible for a lot of violence, a lot of innocent people, losing their lives And I think that if there's dissention in. the ranks and. if in fact he is - as we think, - dead this is, a positive indication that in Pakistan things are turning for the	mehsud is a - was a very bad individual, a real thug responsible for a lot of violence, a lot of innocent people losing their lives. and i think that if there's dissention in the ranks and if, in fact, he is - as we think - dead, this is a positive indication that in pakistan, things are turning for the better.
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