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The Looming Tower Season 1 Episode 9
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00:00Your situation needs to be handled with discretion.
00:12Look at the intelligence structure that you've put together.
00:15Should you hand over the keys to this house so soon after its construction?
00:18They sent a fucking cable saying that this guy is coming into our country.
00:23Fifty-three people from the CIA have read it.
00:25We're not sharing this yet?
00:26Vince, you gotta trust the process.
00:28Diane will tell us when we can share.
00:30They're not passing anything on. They're saying it's not pertinent.
00:33Not pertinent? What the fuck does that mean?
00:36If they've got something, it's pertinent.
00:38Yes, I saw agents who found the cable.
00:41We were wondering if you'd like us to pull the relevant intel, draft a response.
00:45Let's find out why I-49 wants this information and we'll go from there.
00:51Sound good?
00:53You recognize any of these goobers?
00:55Nope. Who are they?
00:56I don't know.
00:57You don't know?
00:59No, they just want me to see if you guys know.
01:01Anything to add, George?
01:04No.
01:05I'd like to say that covers it, but when can we ever say that?
01:08We never can say that, which is why we keep working.
01:12You reported directly to President Clinton, did you not?
01:15I did.
01:15You won't be needed to report directly to President Bush.
01:18You think flattery will get to you, Abu Jandam?
01:28It will not.
01:29Why can't I speak to you, because there is no need.
01:34The New York Times is going to publish this story on you.
01:36So kill it.
01:37You need to resign.
01:39I've been here 25 years.
01:42You need to resign today.
01:43Is there someone in the United States that is a clear and present danger that I need to be worrying about right now?
01:49Or are you talking about swatting flies?
01:52Because the President has told me he has no interest in swatting flies.
01:57George, we must speak.
02:00It appears we've lost our two Saudis, Al-Midhar and Al-Hazmi.
02:24I thought responsible eyes were on them.
02:26I thought so, too.
02:27These guys are obviously graftier than we thought.
02:30Hmm.
02:37Interesting.
02:41You know the definition of art?
02:47Boiled spaghetti thrown against a clean white wall.
02:50Add sauce.
02:51It's the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination.
02:56And you might be the most artistic person I know.
03:00Let's go.
03:01Let's go.
03:01Let's go.
03:02On March 5th of 2000,
03:30the CIA learns that Hazmi had entered the United States on January 15th,
03:35seven days after leaving the Al-Qaeda meeting in Malaysia.
03:39But the CIA still doesn't put him or Midhar on the watch list
03:44and still doesn't notify the FBI about a very critical fact.
03:48A known Al-Qaeda operative, we're at war with Al-Qaeda,
03:52a known Al-Qaeda operative got into the United States.
03:56My question is, do you know specifically why the FBI wasn't notified
04:02about that critical fact at that time?
04:04The cable that came in from the field at that time, sir,
04:08was labeled information only, and I know nobody read that cable.
04:11But my question is, do you know why the FBI was not notified
04:15to the fact that this Al-Qaeda operative was now known in March of the year 2000
04:20to have entered the United States?
04:22Why did the CIA not specifically notify the FBI?
04:25Sir, if we weren't aware of it when it came into headquarters,
04:28we couldn't have notified them.
04:30Nobody read that cable in March, in the March timeframe.
04:32So that this cable that said that this Al-Qaeda operative
04:35came into the United States, came to your headquarters, nobody read it?
04:38It was an information-only cable from the field,
04:42and nobody read that information-only cable.
04:44Should it have been read?
04:46Yes, of course, in hindsight.
04:47And should it have been read at the time?
04:50Of course it should have been read at the time.
04:52All right, so my question is, do you know who should have read it?
04:55I don't know that, sir, but I can find out.
04:57Was somebody responsible to have read it?
04:59Well, a group of people. Somebody should have read it, yes, sir.
05:01We need to also look at where it came into, but I can find that out for you.
05:06You don't know who that person was?
05:08No, I do not.
05:09Should they have been watchlisted at the time, both of them?
05:11Now we're talking March of the year 2000?
05:13Yes, sir, we've acknowledged that fact.
05:15Do we know why, at that specific time,
05:18now we know that Hosmi has entered the United States,
05:20this is another trigger point.
05:22Yes, sir.
05:23They should have been watchlisted.
05:24Who was responsible for watchlisting at the time?
05:27I don't know the answer to that,
05:29but I will provide an answer.
05:32Good morning, Dr. Rice.
05:34Good morning.
05:35I want to ask you some questions
05:37about the August 6th, 2001 President's Daily Brief.
05:41You've said to us that the President directed the CIA
05:45to prepare the August 6th PDB.
05:47The extraordinarily high terrorist attack threat level
05:50in the summer of 2001 is well documented.
05:53You acknowledged that Richard Clarke told you
05:56that al-Qaeda cells were in the United States.
05:59Did you tell the President at any time prior to August 6th
06:03of the existence of al-Qaeda cells in the United States?
06:07First, let me just make certain...
06:11If you could just answer that question,
06:13because I only have a very limited amount of time here.
06:15Did you tell the President?
06:17Please, please.
06:19Commissioner, it's important that I also address
06:24the other issues that you have raised.
06:26If you will just give me a moment...
06:28Well, my only question to you
06:29is whether you told the President...
06:30If you'll just give me a moment,
06:32I will address fully the questions that you have asked.
06:35First of all, yes, the August 6th PDB
06:39was in response to questions from the President.
06:43There was no recommendation that we do something about this.
06:47The FBI was pursuing it.
06:50I really don't remember whether I discussed this
06:53with the President.
06:55I remember very well that the President was aware
06:58that there were issues inside the United States.
07:01He talked to people about this.
07:03But I don't remember the al-Qaeda cells
07:05as being something we were told we needed to do something about.
07:08Isn't it a fact, Dr. Rice,
07:10that the August 6th PDB warned
07:13against possible attacks in this country?
07:15And I ask you whether you recall the title
07:19of that PDB?
07:22I believe the title was
07:24Bin Laden Determined to Attack Inside the United States.
07:40There's no way that we...
07:58Can I help you?
08:00Sir, you're not supposed to be in here.
08:03The cockpit is off-limits.
08:05Please return to your seat.
08:06My apologies.
08:07I thought this was the door to the lavatory.
08:10Please forgive the intrusion.
08:12Please.
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08:31Here are your drinks, gentlemen.
08:32With the senior tab, Mr. O'Neill?
08:33Sure.
08:34Thank you, Brendan.
08:36Here's to being downgraded,
08:44like an aging center fielder who's lost his legs.
08:59It would appear the new regime no longer requires my services.
09:03I've lost my cabinet-level status.
09:07I report to the deputies' committee now.
09:10But they need you, Dick.
09:13There's one person they need in the White House right now.
09:16It's you.
09:18It's got nothing to do with your legs,
09:20but it's your mind, which they're probably afraid of.
09:23Fucking bozos are interested in subtlety
09:26or actually learning anything about how al-Qaeda thinks.
09:29This is like I'm screaming from the rooftops.
09:32Nobody's listening.
09:36Who's replacing you?
09:38I was actually going to suggest you.
09:44I'm serious, John.
09:48I have to admit I'm flattered, Dick,
09:50but I'm the last person the White House wants to see.
09:55Those bastards don't want me anywhere near a cabinet meeting.
09:58When you talk, people listen.
10:00You mean when I shout?
10:01This position needs a bull.
10:07You could make a real difference.
10:11I have a few offers I'm considering.
10:13So quickly it pivots to the private sector.
10:17Government salary's not exactly a huge incentive.
10:22I do have a wardrobe to keep up.
10:25Who's squirting you?
10:30Larry Silverstein down at the World Trade Center for one.
10:32A few consulting gigs are offering top dollar.
10:36Financial firms, that type of thing.
10:38I really wish you'd consider coming to Washington.
10:42I'd happily make a few calls.
10:44Richard, my finances are in shambles.
10:49Plus, burned too many bridges.
10:52I don't have any friends left in D.C.
10:55He might be the only person who actually thinks I'm worth a damn.
11:01What about one Martin Schmidt?
11:03I hear he's also out of a job.
11:07Supposed to be some kind of test.
11:10He knows bin Laden, Al Qaeda.
11:11He practically speaks Arabic.
11:13Guy's passionate.
11:14You know damn well you don't want Martin Schmidt anywhere near the White House.
11:21I think your eyes just turned the color of hemlock.
11:34What's up?
11:35Uh, this just in from HQ.
11:37It appears that one Zacharias Massawi, he is an Al Qaeda Frenchman.
11:41He was apprehended in Egan, Minnesota after it was reported by his flight school advisor
11:46that he wasn't interested in the landing part of the flying process.
11:51Uh, says local police found a laptop computer, two knives, Boeing 747 flight manuals,
11:56flight simulator fighting gloves and shin guards,
11:58and a computer disk with information about top casting.
12:02What's with the shin guards?
12:04Um, floor hockey enthusiast.
12:07I don't know what to make of this.
12:08Yeah, you and me both.
12:12Let's generate a list of all Arabs enrolled in domestic flight schools,
12:15flag anyone with even a remote connection to terrorism,
12:18friends, family, radicals from every mosque.
12:22Copy that.
12:23The blast hit there.
12:24They parked the van 20 feet in any direction.
12:38And who knows how much damage it would have been.
12:41Can't believe it's been over eight years.
12:44So, is there anything I can do to sweeten the pot?
12:48Salary-wise, we're maxed out.
12:52Let me see what I can do about the benefits package.
12:55Are you going to throw in a new set of golf clubs?
12:59I'm sure that could be arranged.
13:01Look, it's a great offer, Larry. It really is.
13:04What?
13:05We've left away a few more options.
13:07It'll take your time.
13:09Well, not too much time.
13:13Come in.
13:17Are those writing boots?
13:19They're Spring Step Macbeths.
13:21On sale, 140 bucks.
13:23Someone needs to put you in a saddle.
13:25What's up?
13:26Um, I-49 just sent over a list of Arabs who attended or are enrolled in US flight schools.
13:34Totals around 800 names.
13:37That's a lot of Arabs in our flight schools.
13:40Some Al-Qaeda guy in Minnesota was just busted because he was taking flight lessons, but he wasn't interested in landing the plane.
13:47And what does I-49 want us to do with this list?
13:49They'd like us to run it against our Al-Qaeda database, the big one, suspected Al-Qaeda, and anyone remotely connected.
13:56Friends, relatives, badminton partners.
13:59Forward it to me. I'll take care of it.
14:19Let's go.
14:20Let's go.
14:21Let's go.
14:22Let's take care of it.
14:23Let's go.
14:24Let's go.
14:26It's time to utilize the Al-Qaeda.
14:28Fortunately, we have to move into the Al-Qaeda.
14:30Let's go.
14:32Let's move into the Al-Qaeda and take care of it.
14:34Let's go.
14:36Let's go.
14:38Let's go.
14:40Let's go.
14:42Let's go.
14:44We'll make sure it's done.
14:45Can you copy all these files for me,
14:52box them up, and bring them to my office?
14:54Will do.
15:15Come in.
15:39Uh, set it on the floor.
15:41Thanks, Lee.
15:43Do me a favor and close the door.
16:13It's at the River Cafe. Nice.
16:25Come say farewells Special Agent John O'Neil.
16:28Invite's address to both of us?
16:30How many years did he put in?
16:3225.
16:33I'd say a quarter century of service warrants a worthy farewell.
16:36Can I have a word with you in my office?
16:39I have a project for you.
16:41Of course.
16:42You probably want to get up to NYC to say goodbye to your old boss, right?
16:56That would be great. Why?
16:58We need you to hand deliver this to I-49.
17:01Can I ask what it is?
17:03It's files on those possible Al-Qaeda flight school suspects,
17:06the ones that cross-referenced with our database.
17:08Make sure it goes to Intel.
17:10Why not criminal?
17:11This is not a criminal matter.
17:18Have you ever considered joining our team?
17:22You think the CIA would actually be interested in converting a hostage?
17:26Alex Station might.
17:30I have to admit, I thought about it.
17:32Well, I keep with that line of thinking
17:34because I personally think you'd be a great addition.
17:50You okay, boss?
17:51Afternoon parties always depress me.
17:54Too bright out to celebrate.
17:56Where the hell is everybody, anyway?
17:58Don't worry, they'll be here.
18:00Party flyer was posted all over the office.
18:02Who's gonna pass up free drinks at the River Cafe?
18:07By the way, congrats.
18:09Chief of Security of the World Trade Center.
18:12It's got a pretty nice ring to it.
18:14Ring-a-ding-ding.
18:15Look on the bright side.
18:18You don't have to worry about freaking Al-Qaeda
18:20taking out our destroyers.
18:21All in our embassies.
18:22I won't ever stop worrying, Shaughnessy.
18:23I can promise you that.
18:24Something tells me those bastards
18:25are just getting started.
18:26All in our embassies.
18:27I won't ever stop worrying, Shaughnessy.
18:29I can promise you that.
18:31Something tells me those bastards
18:32are just getting started.
18:33We're just getting started.
19:03we're gonna be late.
19:19So let's be late.
19:28Okay.
19:29I'll be down.
19:30I'll be down.
19:31All right. Thank you.
19:40Special Agent Terrence Waldy. You're new.
19:44Just started last week.
19:46Has the SAC shown you what's in the secret storage closet yet?
19:50Not yet.
19:52Well, you may never look at roast beef the same way.
19:57Special Agent Tony Amarino.
20:00You just out of Quantico?
20:02Graduated in May.
20:04He's like freshly baked bread.
20:07I'm with I-49, but I work out at Alex Station down in Langley.
20:10Can I ask what you're working on?
20:12I'm cold-calling all U.S. flight schools, asking about every single one of their students.
20:17Moussaoui follow-up.
20:19Over 140 flight schools. I feel like I'm selling magazine subscriptions.
20:23Needles and haystacks.
20:25You're telling me.
20:26Well...
20:30I got some more fun for you.
20:34You need to locate these guys.
20:37Uh...
20:39All of them.
20:41Welcome to I-49.
20:43Hey, I was starting to worry.
21:00We got stuck in traffic.
21:01Hi, honey.
21:02Oh, John, congratulations.
21:03Oh, thank you.
21:04Although it feels more like a funeral than a party.
21:06Keep expecting to look up and see my own casket.
21:09You know, pallbearers, fake flowers everywhere.
21:11You look lovely.
21:12Oh, thank you.
21:13Yeah.
21:14It's not often I get to throw one of these on.
21:16Well, it's very becoming.
21:18Uh, excuse me.
21:19I'm gonna run to the ladies room.
21:23Jesus.
21:24Like you're both a glow or anything.
21:27Yeah.
21:28Those new?
21:29They're Harris's.
21:30Nice, right?
21:31What happened to the Ferragamos?
21:33I'm having them resolve.
21:34They got all messed up in here.
21:36Hmm.
21:38Boss, I think I'm in love.
21:41Okay.
21:42Careful now.
21:43That's the oxytocin talking.
21:45The what talking?
21:46It's a hormone we produce after fucking.
21:48It's like a natural love drug.
21:51It's more than a drug.
21:53Do yourself a favor.
21:54Give it a few more weeks and then you can start proposing.
21:58I'm pretty certain of my feelings.
21:59Yeah?
22:00Yes.
22:03I'm happy for you, Soufan.
22:05She seems like a great girl.
22:09Come on, bring it in.
22:13What was that?
22:14You two gay now?
22:15Oh, you're just jealous.
22:16Hey, how about a titty twister, huh?
22:18I'm too fleet-footed and you're too old.
22:20Ah, go piss on a ficus tree.
22:22What, what's on that tie anyway?
22:24A Rorschach test?
22:25Yes.
22:26And you know what?
22:27What I want to know is how did this guy manage to stick around the bureau for so long?
22:31Huh?
22:32Well, like a fine wine.
22:34They never want to take me out of the cellar.
22:36Except when they need a good government dick in Kenya or other parts of the world where the
22:40water smells like used pantyhose.
22:42Well, I admire your long game, Chester.
22:44My long game is about to come to an end.
22:47Calling it quits after the holidays.
22:49No shit.
22:50I put my time in.
22:52My back's a wreck.
22:53My plantar fasciitis is killing me.
22:56So get some orthotics.
22:57I know a guy.
22:58What's up with you, Vince?
22:59You always got a guy.
23:01What I could really use is a couple of weeks in Cancun and some fucking Viagra.
23:05You should have Sifan here teach you Arabic.
23:07He can't be the only one effectively busting Al-Qaeda balls.
23:10I could learn Arabic.
23:11You just want an excuse to travel so you can buy more high-end jogging suits.
23:14In all seriousness, everything that went down in Kenya just about did my head in.
23:20It's tight.
23:21Well, you've earned it, Chester.
23:22Well done.
23:25I would like to buy an additional group of tickets.
23:26Again, I'll be paying in cash.
23:39Everybody?
23:40Everybody, please raise a glass.
23:54If you don't have something, get something.
24:02Sometimes it feels like he hates you.
24:06That's only because he actually loves you.
24:10Who said love can't exist without pain?
24:13He loves this country.
24:17I don't know anyone who cares about the safety of his fellow citizen more.
24:24John O'Neill, you will be missed.
24:29The Bureau didn't deserve you.
24:32We were the lucky ones.
24:35Cheers.
24:37Cheers.
24:38Cheers.
24:39Cheers.
24:42Cheers.
24:43Cheers.
24:44Cheers.
24:45I want to rock right now.
24:46I'm a bass in a pan.
24:47Cheers.
24:48I want to rock right now.
25:02I wanna rock right now
25:03On my face and I can't to get down
25:06Such a beautiful skyline
25:21Greatest city in the world
25:23There's your new digs
25:25Looks good from here
25:29You know, for my 18th birthday
25:31My parents took me to Windows on the World
25:34At the top of the North Tower
25:36A wild blue dining room
25:38We had a view of the New York Harbor
25:40While we were waiting for our food to come
25:43I stood up and I put my forehead
25:46Right on the glass
25:47And I looked down at the Statue of Liberty
25:49Which was so
25:51Small
25:53And
25:54Perfect
25:56You know, like a thing you keep on a shelf
25:59I felt like I could just reach out and grab her
26:02It made my dad so nervous
26:04He made me sit down again
26:06What's your dad got against the Statue of Liberty?
26:09No, nothing
26:10Turns out he was afraid of heights
26:12Which I never knew
26:14He ordered a double scotch
26:16Just to get through the rest of dinner
26:17He was terrified
26:19But he still took his little girl to the top of the Twin Towers
26:23Did he let you drink?
26:26Let me
26:26It's my 18th birthday
26:28I ordered a half-garafe of the house red
26:30Oh, that's my girl
26:32What about you?
26:41Are you afraid of heights?
26:42Not if I got you to protect me
26:47Come dance with me
26:49I'll be right back
27:12I can't come
27:13Not even a little peek
27:15I'm sorry
27:15At least it's luxurious out here
27:18Don't stay in the niffy
27:21Sir
27:32You wanted to see me
27:34Party's all done?
27:37Yeah
27:37End of an era
27:40Yes, it is
27:42How fast can you pack?
27:50Getting better at it
27:51Need to put you on a plane to Yemen as soon as possible
27:54You're gonna follow up on what's left of the coal bombing
27:57This Massawi flight school situation
28:00That's headquarters asking a lot of questions
28:02There's obviously more Al-Qaeda activity than we know
28:05Go pack
28:07I'll call you within the hour
28:09And let's
28:10Try to smooth things out
28:12With Bourdain
28:13How fast can you keep putting on the ground?
28:17I can't even go
28:18Get back
28:18Ok
28:18I can't even go
28:19I can't even go
28:20I can't even go
28:20I can't even go
28:20I can't even go
28:21Go
28:23If you're going
28:25To be a great
28:27Minus
28:27He has to be a terrible
28:28The water
28:29When you're eating
28:30The water
28:30is
28:31The water
28:31After
28:31There's
28:32The water
28:34Is
28:35Time
28:37Oh
28:37You're
28:38A
28:38You're
28:39The water
28:40Oh, my God.
29:10Oh, my God.
29:40Oh, my God.
30:10Oh, my God.
30:40You never was this nice you care for me.
30:45Now you're talking like you made a change.
30:50The more you talk, the more things sound the same.
30:53You're skinless like chocolate water.
31:06Look at you all around in the corner.
31:07Come join the fun.
31:26Someone with all that money shouldn't be such a party cooper.
31:37Hey, hey, hey.
32:07Thank you, thank you.
34:08Hi, you've reached Heather.
34:10Leave me a message and I'll call you back.
34:12Take care for some tea.
34:21Oh, just a glass of water, please.
34:22That is Vitale.
34:28Current scam, local retailers refill empty bottles with tap water and then super glue.
34:35The cap, so it has that crack.
34:38It's not sealed in plastic.
34:41Do not trust it.
34:42I forgot how quickly it can get dehydrated here.
34:54Eventually you get used to the heat like anything.
34:57It's good to see you, Agent Soufan.
35:00Welcome back to Aiden.
35:01Cheers.
35:02Cheers.
35:07Ambassador Bodine, I'd like to ask your advice about something.
35:12Shoot.
35:12I need to speak to Abu Jandal.
35:15He was being held for suspicion a few weeks back.
35:19I believe he's still in police custody.
35:22Can you help me?
35:24I'm afraid you'll have to go through General Kamish for that.
35:26He's a good man.
35:30I'll at least spend some time with him.
35:33Let him get to know you a little.
35:43Anybody home?
35:56So, did you hear about Ahmad Shah Mas'ud?
36:18Yeah, I heard that he was killed, but I don't have the details.
36:22It was a suicide bomber.
36:23You got the great lion of the Northern Alliance.
36:28Meaning Al-Qaeda, huh?
36:29Yes.
36:31It's been busy time for them.
36:38They shoot off their guns in celebration.
36:41Such a waste of bullets.
36:44You'd prefer fireworks.
36:47Yes, perhaps.
36:49You are really quite American, aren't you?
36:53The loose gunfire reminds me of my childhood.
36:57Bullets at all hours.
37:00Never knowing into what direction they're being fired.
37:04That's a sound that's never left me.
37:07You ever returned to Lebanon?
37:09Too many bad memories.
37:11So tell me, you invite me to eat with you here, under the stars.
37:32I assume Ambassador Boudin suggested this.
37:40Is there something you need from me?
37:42I need to speak with Abu Jandal.
37:45I'm starting to believe you are more persistent than your boss.
37:52I know.
37:53Jandal knows something about the call attack.
37:57We've been keeping Abu Jandal for months.
38:00And Chief Amin has come up with nothing.
38:02I don't trust Amin.
38:03This is too bad.
38:08Perhaps you should.
38:11Let's talk to Abu Jandal.
38:23Let's enjoy the meal.
38:25Fadda.
38:31Fadda.
38:47I'm going to let you.
38:49I'm going to let you.
38:49It's the 3rd day.
39:12The 3rd day.
39:19The 3rd day.
39:34So, I'm here.
39:45You're not there yet.
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40:46How's it going today, Michael?
40:47Fine, thanks, John. What can I get for you?
40:48Coffee, light and sweet, and bear claw.
40:51Got it.
40:55Here you go.
40:57Have a good one.
40:58You do the same.
40:59Thanks, bro.
41:00Next.
41:00Uh, coffee, light and sweet.
41:03What do you got?
41:05Good morning, fellas.
41:33Hey, good morning, John.
41:34Another day in paradise, this one word for you.
41:49Morning, Kate.
41:50Morning, Mr. Ann.
41:51Beautiful day out there.
41:53It certainly is.
41:54I put some 401K forms on your desk, but there's no rush on it.
41:57Thanks.
41:58Thanks.
42:18Oh.
42:19Oh, my God.
42:49On March 5th, the CIA learns that Hasmi had actually entered the United States on January 15th.
43:19Seven days after leaving the Al-Qaeda meeting in Malaysia.
43:23So now the CIA knows Hasmi is in the United States, but the CIA still doesn't put Hasmi or Midhar on the watch list
43:32and still does not notify the FBI about a very critical fact.
43:39A known Al-Qaeda operative.
43:42We're at war with Al-Qaeda.
43:44A known Al-Qaeda operative got into the United States.
43:48My question is, do you know specifically why the FBI was not notified of that critical fact at that time?
43:56The cable that came in from the field at the time, sir, was labeled information only,
44:01and I know that nobody read that cable.
44:03But my question is, do you know why the FBI was not notified of the fact that an Al-Qaeda operative
44:09now was known in March of the year 2000 to have entered the United States?
44:14Why did the CIA not specifically notify the CIA?
44:19That's my question.
44:20The FBI.
44:21Sir, if we weren't aware of it, when it came in the headquarters, we couldn't have notified them.
44:25Nobody read that cable in the March time frame.
44:29So that the cable that said that Hasmi had entered the United States came to your headquarters,
44:35nobody read it?
44:36Yes, sir.
44:37It was an information only cable from the field, and nobody read that information only cable?
44:41Should it have been read?
44:42Yes, of course, in hindsight.
44:43And should it have been read at the time?
44:46Of course it should have been read.
44:47All right.
44:47My question is, do you know who should have read it?
44:50I don't know that, sir.
44:52But I can find that out.
44:53Was somebody responsible to have read it?
44:54Well, a group of people, somebody should have read it.
44:57Yes, sir.
44:57We need to also look at where it came into, but I can find that out.
45:01You don't know who that person was?
45:02I do not.
45:07Should they have been watch listed at the time, both of them?
45:09Now we're talking March of the year 2000.
45:13Yes, sir.
45:14We've acknowledged that fact.
45:15Okay.
45:15Do we know why in that specific time?
45:18Now we know that Hasmi has entered the United States.
45:22This is another trigger point.
45:24Yes, sir.
45:24They should have been watch listed.
45:25Who was responsible for watch listing at that time?
45:29I don't know the answer to that question, but I will provide an answer.
45:32I don't remember the Al-Qaeda cells as being something that we were told we needed to do something about.
45:37Isn't it a fact, Dr. Rice, that the August 6 PDB warned against possible attacks in this country?
45:47And I ask you whether you recall the title of that PDB.
45:52I believe the title was Bin Laden Determined to Attack Inside the United States.
45:58I believe the title was Bin Laden Determined to Attack Inside the United States.
46:28of the United States.
46:36And I will see you all that.
46:37Do we know?
46:43All right.
46:45You'll see.
46:46You'll see.
46:48That's the week.
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