What was it those crazy liberals like Wes Clark were saying?

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Officials cite terrorism threat, urge OK for Bush budget

Some key Republicans among critics, saying proposal is too big

09:13 PM CST on Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Associated Press

WASHINGTON – Speaking with one voice, President Bush's top intelligence and military officials said Wednesday that terrorists are regrouping for possible new strikes against the United States.

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Meanwhile, new CIA Director Porter Goss told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iraq war was giving terrorists experience and contacts for future attacks,

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Senior administration officials appearing in a series of congressional hearings Wednesday described a Muslim extremist threat that's become more diffuse, encompassing al-Qaeda and like-minded associates.

Mr. Goss said al-Qaeda remains intent on circumventing U.S. security measures and attacking the United States.

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In his first testimony as CIA chief, Mr. Goss said the Iraq conflict has become a cause for extremists.

"Those jihadists who survive will leave Iraq experienced in and focused on acts of urban terrorism. They represent a potential pool of contacts to build transnational terrorist cells, groups and networks," Mr. Goss said.

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