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On the recordSeptember 17, 2013
It is astonishing that even though the United States has eliminated much of their senior leadership and one of its most effective recruiters, the group can still have the capability to conduct attacks against the United States.
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Brian Higgins
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Higgins expresses surprise at al-Qaeda's continued operational capability despite leadership losses.

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