http://www.nypost.com/postopinion/editorial/37652.htm
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"PREPARING FOR THE WORST"
New York Post ^ | 1/03/05
Posted on 01/02/2005 11:52:14 PM PST by kattracks
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "While Sept. 11, 2001, vividly demon strated the deadly capability of al Qaeda, only recently has the full scope of the terrorist organization's meticulous level of preparation begun to come into focus.
The Associated Press reports that a bulletin co-produced by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security illustrates al Qaeda's attention to detail.
In particular, the bulletin — which includes many excerpts of al Qaeda memos — demonstrates how much long-term "homework" al Qaeda's operatives engage in before launching a deadly strike. The report notes: "Surveillance of a potential target can occur as little as one week to as much as three years prior to an attack.""