Steven Emerson on London & Epypt Bombing Investigations (updated)
By Andrew Cochran
Steven Emerson on NBC's "Today Show" this morning: The lack of chatter or intercepts prior to the attacks has shocked British & Egyptian intel services, both of which are very good. The intel services are concerned that future attacks are already planned and the groups are compartmented and don't need further communications. Steve said that the rafting trip apparently undertaken by the London attackers could hae been for bonding, as the 9-11 attackers did during a trip to Las Vegas prior to the attacks, or to train to go undercover, as the "Virginia paintball" gang did in training for jihad abroad. Host Matt Lauer reminded viewers that Steve had predicted last year that Al Qaeda wouldn't attack in the U.S. prior to the 2004 election. Steve said that in contrast to last year, he is worried and had a discussion last week with a senior U.S. law enforcement official who is "very scared" about a future U.S. attack as we approach the fourth anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. UPDATE: Here is the transcript of Steve's appearances today on the "Today Show" and on MSNBC (Acrobat file).
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