Chertoff: European terrorists trying to enter US
Jul 18, 2008, 6:17 am
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Chertoff: European terrorists trying to enter US
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080718/.../terror_threat
How much more damage he would do before leaving the post?
WASHINGTON - European terrorists are trying to enter the United States with European Union passports, and there is no guarantee officials will catch them every time, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Thursday.
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Chertoff and other intelligence officials have delivered similar warnings before, and he offered no new information about specific threats or an imminent attack.
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Chertoff said that getting out a regulation to prescreen and enhance security of general aviation aircraft coming to the U.S. from overseas is one of his top priorities.
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Chertoff's term as the country's second Homeland Security Secretary ends when a new administration takes over the White House in January.
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Chertoff and other intelligence officials have delivered similar warnings before, and he offered no new information about specific threats or an imminent attack.
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Chertoff said that getting out a regulation to prescreen and enhance security of general aviation aircraft coming to the U.S. from overseas is one of his top priorities.
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Chertoff's term as the country's second Homeland Security Secretary ends when a new administration takes over the White House in January.
Jul 18, 2008, 6:25 am
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Responding to a question from Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, Chertoff dismissed any rumor that he is on a list of potential running mates for Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.
Come to think of it, that might not be a good thing. Some sheeple might like it.
Chertoff quipped that the only list he has for next year is a list of vacations.
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Jul 18, 2008, 6:39 am
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^ Better yet, make an online petition and let's see how many people will sign it.
Jul 18, 2008, 6:55 am
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This is the sort of news I want to see on the wire
WASHINGTON - Domestic terrorists are succeeding at infiltrating the United States government at the highest levels, and there is no guarantee that citizens will catch them or even recognize them.
Jefferson and other intelligent officials have delivered similar warnings, advising the populous to remain vigilant against threats to their freedom.
Jefferson said the country will pass to destruction through consolidation of power and then to corruption, going on to say "when the government fears the people, there is liberty."
Jefferson and other intelligent officials have delivered similar warnings, advising the populous to remain vigilant against threats to their freedom.
Jefferson said the country will pass to destruction through consolidation of power and then to corruption, going on to say "when the government fears the people, there is liberty."
Jul 18, 2008, 7:06 am
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Well in fairness, Chertoff and others like him have done what they can to stop Europeans wanting to visit the US.
And I don't recall too many complaints about European terrorists entering the US when the said European terrorists were the IRA.
I wonder what new wheeze he'll come up with to prevent this?
And I don't recall too many complaints about European terrorists entering the US when the said European terrorists were the IRA.
I wonder what new wheeze he'll come up with to prevent this?
Jul 18, 2008, 7:26 am
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Nothing's too good for Comrade Chertoff.
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Jul 18, 2008, 7:42 am
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Jul 18, 2008, 8:01 am
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Maybe they would assign him forced labor to work toward completing the exterior of the top floors of the "Hotel of Doom"?
Jul 18, 2008, 8:09 am
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Maybe they would assign him forced labor to work toward completing the exterior of the top floors of the "Hotel of Doom"?
Jul 18, 2008, 8:28 am
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Sounds just like FNJ. So let's send those that want to live like that there and those that wish to maintain the American lifestyle can stay here. @:-)
Jul 18, 2008, 8:31 am
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The very sight of that creep makes me physically ill. He truly epitomizes the look of 'evil.'
So now, after stripping away our liberties, stealing out privacy, abusing and humiliating us at the airport, questioning the patriotism and loyalty of anyone who disagrees with his brand of fascist democracy - now he tells us there is a chance terrorists can enter the country and there is little he can do about it.
Send this clown to pasture quick, before he does any more damage.
Does anyone actually respect or admire him???
So now, after stripping away our liberties, stealing out privacy, abusing and humiliating us at the airport, questioning the patriotism and loyalty of anyone who disagrees with his brand of fascist democracy - now he tells us there is a chance terrorists can enter the country and there is little he can do about it.
Send this clown to pasture quick, before he does any more damage.
Does anyone actually respect or admire him???