Saddam Hussein set out to engulf us in a global terrorist firestorm. Airports. public buildings. and Federal. State. and local law enforcement authorities braced for potential terrorist acts here and abroad. In preparation. our intelligence agencies pooled their resources and identified suspected Iraqi agents and terrorist operatives in more than 40 countries. This effort led to hundreds of arrests and deportations around the world and the much anticipated terrorist attacks never occurred. Our Nations continuing ability to identify and track terrorists and ultimately bring them to justiceeven if it takes yearsclearly intimidates many wouldbe terrorists and their state sponsors. Governments that sponsor or even foment terrorism. such as those of Iran.
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