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About the Book

From the conception of the U.S. Intelligence Community it has been challenged to produce high grade intelligence to support the President and other key policy makers. It has done an excellent job. Now the intelligence community is faced with a new challenge, one it never had to face before although as critical to the United States as any in the past. How would they apply their spy craft to this new, unexpected crisis? You be the judge as you read and analyze this incredible event.

Please note:  All statements of fact, opinion, or analysis expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the official positions or views of the CIA or any other U.S. Government agency. Nothing in the contents should be construed as asserting or implying U.S. Government authentication of information or Agency endorsement of the author’s views. This material has been reviewed by the CIA to prevent the disclosure of classified information.

About the Author

The author has 45 years experience in the U.S. Intelligence Community. During this period he has held a variety of positions ranging from analyst to managing high priority national targets vital to America’s security. He has been  required to brief his areas of responsibility to senior U.S. government officials including National Security Council members, various Directors of Central Intelligence (DCI),  a cross section of Pentagon officials including a number of Secretaries of Defense.

He has been presented numerous awards including the prestigious National Intelligence Medal of Achievement given him by the DCI now Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates.