Enemies

Washington Times ^ | 9-18-06 | Bill Gertz

[JZelle]

Bill Gertz, defense and national security reporter for The Washington Times, describes a growing threat posed by foreign agents and terrorists who exploit U.S. weaknesses in this first of three excerpts from his new book, "Enemies: How America's Foes Steal Our Vital Secrets -- And How We Let It Happen" (Crown Forum), out this week.

[JZelle]

Tai Wang Mak dialed a phone number in Guangzhou, China. The man who answered, Pu Pei-liang, was a researcher at the Chinese Center for Asia Pacific Studies at Zhongshan University, known to U.S. intelligence officials as CAPS. "I'm with Red Flower of North America," said Mak, a Chinese national working as an engineer in Los Angeles for Hong Kong-based Phoenix Television.

[Jeff Head]

Unless we, as a people, demand that it stop, and elect representatives of a like mind who will see to it...then, I am afraid here is the type of place it will lead:

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[GOP_1900AD]

This is the ultimate can of worms. It really should be opened. But if we ever do develop the courage to open it, there will be a real witch hunt. McCarthy will end up looking like nothing. Again, I say open the can and let the chips fall where they may. Better build about 10 more Leavenworths.

[b4its2late]

Thanks Jeff. I'll give you my thoughts on it after I read.