Posted on 12/26/2009 10:30:40 AM PST by Sub-Driver
Rep. Hoekstra: Attempted airline bombing should 'connect the dots' for Obama By Jordan Fabian - 12/26/09 12:46 PM ET
Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) Friday said that the attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight bound for Detroit should "connect the dots" for the Obama administration.
Hoekstra, who is the top Republican on the House Select Intelligence Committee, told the Detroit Free Press that the attacks are an indication that al Qaeda is beginning to plan more widespread attacks on the United States.
“It’s not surprising,” Hoekstra said of the attempt to blow up a Northwest airliner. “People have got to start connecting the dots here and maybe this is the thing that will connect the dots for the Obama administration."
At the time of his remarks, Hoekstra had not been briefed on the attempt Obama administration officials are calling an attempted terrorist attack.
Hoekstra brought up the fatal Fort Hood shootings allegedly perpetrated by Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who is reportedly linked to a Islamic cleric in Yemen, Hoekstra said this Northwest incident could be “one more indication” that the al Qaeda branch there may be planning more attacks.
The Michigan Republican has frequently been critical of the Obama administration's handling of national security issues.
U.S. officials have said that there is no indication that the Northwest incident was part of a broader operation.
23-year-old Nigerian Umar Faouk Abdul Mutallab was detained by passengers and crew after attempting to light some sort of explosive aboard the plan on Christmas Day.
Two congressional committees have already said they would investigate the attempted bombing next month.
Obama administration officials are calling an attempted terrorist attack.
“Attempted” attack??? This WAS an ATTACK! all it what in the hell it was..... no more lies and B/S. Scores of intended victims were spared their lives, with absolutely no help from those responsible for our country’s security.
This failure was on Obama’s watch.......
There WILL be more.... and folks are going to die because of the incompetent and corrupt leaders in power.
He’s much to busy with Golf, Vacations, Phony Photo Op,s and making an as* of himself around the world to be bothered by such meaningless minor matters.
Hey Pete. You are going to have to connect the dots real slow. This is Obama we are talking about.
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