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William Cohen: “Well, it shouldn't come as a surprise. We've known for some time that there are terror cells in the United States, al…”

On the recordMay 24, 2004
Well, it shouldn't come as a surprise. We've known for some time that there are terror cells in the United States, al Qaeda, and others. And so, it shouldn't be greeted as some alarming news. We've known it for some time. The question is what are we doing about it? To simply alarm the American people is not going to be sufficient.

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William Cohen discusses the ongoing threat of terror cells in the U.S. and emphasizes the need for action rather than just alarm.

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