July 25, 2003

White House kept key portions of 9/11 report classified
Preznit Personal Responsibility was warned in a more specific way than was previously admitted about the intelligence suggesting that al Qaeda terrorists were seeking to attack the United States, a report on the Sept. 11 attacks indicated yesterday. Separately, the report cited one CIA memo that concluded there was "incontrovertible evidence" that Saudi individuals provided financial assistance to al Qaeda operatives in the United States.

The CIA refused to permit publication of information potentially implicating Saudi officials on national security grounds, arguing that disclosure could upset relations with a key U.S. ally. Lawmakers complained it was merely to avoid embarrassment.

The White House, meanwhile, resisted efforts to pin down straight-shooter Snippy the Chimp's knowledge of al Qaeda threats. Democrats said the secrecy was meant to protect Preznit Poopypants from criticism. - - from the NY Times.



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