S. commercial airliners; a 1995 plan to kill President Bill Clinton on a visit to the Philippines; and a 1994 plot to kill Pope John Paul II during a visit to Manila.
5. As you consider everything you have learned about international terrorism, in your opinion what are the most important facts or elements of the material that can be instructive for American foreign policy or counterterrorism efforts? Is there anything you have learned or have come to believe (about threats, opportunities, etc.) through this course which you sense is not taken seriously enough or even considered by government officials? What would characterize your approach to terrorism if you were in a position to advise the President or other high-ranking government officials?
The main threat is not to let up on Al-Qaeda, so it cannot set up a base and plot more attacks.
While on the run, they are not allowed to set back and concentrate on bombing U.S. And other Western facilities. The main concern for us is the borders and how easily people are getting across them. We must take all threats seriously...
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