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January 21-September 10, 2001: Transportation Secretary Says Bush Administration Does Nothing to Fight Terrorism

2001-09-10

In 2003, Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta will later be asked by the 9/11 Commission, “Did this higher level of [terrorist] chatter [before 9/11]… result in any action across the government? I take it your answer is no.” He will reply, “That’s correct.” [Associated Press, 5/23/2003]