Posted on 08/04/2004 5:49:14 PM PDT by NCjim
Intelligence found in Pakistan suggests that suspected al Qaeda operatives in that country contacted an individual or individuals in the United States in the past few months, according to two senior U.S. government sources.
The officials would not characterize the nature of the communication.
But the sources said other information from Pakistan has prompted investigations in the United States to uncover whether there are any individuals or terrorist cells plotting an attack on U.S. soil.
In addition, two senior Pakistani intelligence sources told CNN that there is evidence at least six individuals in the United States were contacted by Muhammad Naeem Noor Khan, an alleged al Qaeda operative who was recently taken into custody in Pakistan. U.S. officials have not confirmed that information.
White House press secretary Scott McClellan told reporters Aboard Air Force One that two intelligence streams "came to light more fully" last Friday. The first dealt with Khan and the other dealt with an undisclosed threat.
"I can't go further into it because it could compromise some ongoing operations at this point," McClellan said.
He noted, "When you connect all these streams of intelligence, it paints an alarming picture."
Without mentioning Khan by name, McClellan said the suspected al Qaeda operative "had computer files with very detailed and specific information about some of al Qaeda's intentions."
"This is an active al Qaeda operative who we know has ties to other al Qaeda operatives who are involved in plotting to carry out attacks against the American people," McClellan said.
It was Khan's arrest and documents in his possession that sparked this week's increased threat levels in Washington, New Jersey and New York, U.S. officials said.
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This morning a moose walked right up to my garden, paused, and then walked right through it leaving hoofprints the size of dessert plates. This is not unusual, unfortunately.
surely you jest
What a cheesy thing to do.
No, it is an ordinary occurrence. Daily life.
Where was your sister while all this was going on?
They like to prune the shrubs, but they have little sense of design, so I try to leave some standalone shrubs especially for them.
My sister is, if I remember, in Norway.
This would be funny if it wasnt series...
Good. She's safe from moose bites.
I'll be in the shower if anyone needs me.
Had the moose been contacted by Al Qaeda?
Find them, torture them for intel, kill them, bury in a pigfat-filled pit.
Shoot, shovel and shut-up. *SSS*
Any questions?
Mooseprints are hugh. But they don't step on the cabbages. It's just that one day, the cabbages are gone, bare ground. Alqaida would do that, steal the cabbages and blame the moose.
No, the moose don't talk to Alqaida.
I have armadillos digging holes in my yard right now but they don't talk to Al Qaeda either so hadn't thought to mention them.
Nobody talks to Alqaida anymore. They don't even talk to themselves. Armadillos dig, do they? Like armored badgers.
My niece lives in Alaska. She & her husband are guides in Denali Park. Flaming liberals they are, but sweet kids. Just misguided.
What did Al Qaeda and Kerry discuss ? Is the press telling us yet ?
Denali park is okay. My back yard is pretty much the same stuff. There are all kinds of political views here, but mostly we just give each other a little room.
Did the moose kiss your sister.
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