U.S. State Department - Things To Remember While Reading Excerpts From "patterns Of Global Terrorism—2002":
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- "Patterns of Global Terrorism—2002" is especially notable because it was the first State Department annual report on terrorism since 9/11.
- Congress and Americans were now totally aware that terrorism could reach the U.S. homeland. Preventing future terrorist attacks and bringing those responsible to justice was the number one priority of everyone.
- Following the 9/11 attacks President Bush had declared a "War on Terrorism."
- The crimes of terrorism had to be dealt with on a global basis.
- Preventing future crimes of terrorism requires a multiple front offensive. Note the five key fronts explained by the State Department.
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