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What is probably more telling is content that was left out or has been deemed "classified" and is not available for public viewing. It's worth reading, if not for a reasonable synopsis of the events of the day. This is not an exhaustive, microscopic examination, but serves as a decent summary.

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It should have been called the "9/11 Omission Report"
Only for the truly brainwashed and patriotic

I learned a lot.
Shows you just how many things can go wropng and how many people have power over public safety. I also read a great deal about the background to islamic groups.
I'd recommend it, although I know some key facts are left out.

The attacks on the United States now collectively termed the 9/11 attacks was the most devastating attack by foreign nationals on American states since the War of 1812, with far greater loss of life than then. In many ways, it was a Pearl-Harbour event, in that the history of the United States was changed in ways that make pre-9/11 and post 9/11 common terminology. In the aftermath of the attacks came many things, and developments must continue; this particular book is one of the most significant outcomes.

Within a month, there were calls for an independent bipartisan group to look into the matters. Led by Republican Thomas Kean and Democrat Lee Hamilton (former Congressman from Indiana, the state where I live), the Commission as a whole presents this report as a unified document, without dissent and without addition. That makes it rare in the annals of political writing.

The Report itself contains many things: A preface, thirteen chapters of historical narrative, situational analysis, and recommendations for further action, notes, staff list -- 585 pages in all (there is an executive summary available also, but not incorporated in the body of the text). The historical narrative looks at previous Al-Qaeda terrorist activity, at home and abroad, as well as actions by the United States designed to counter this (embassy security, bombing in the Sudan, etc.). While many were aware of embassy bombings and the previous World Trade Centre attack in 1993, probably few people are aware of other foiled attempts -- Ramzi Yousef's plot (out of Manila) to blow up airliners flying over the Pacific.

The panel interviewed both the current President and the former President. They actually do address the Lewinsky affair in the text, but only briefly. They conclude that there was no 'wag-the-dog' syndrome going on with regard to the timing of Clinton's actions, but that the distraction of this affair did nothing to promote good government.

The Commission addresses the issues of communication and cross-agency cooperation (still at a poor stage), politics and security failures at every level, and recommendations for future action. The question becomes -- does the White House, Congress, the military and the civilian agencies involved in security have what it takes to implement changes? The Commission's report is presented as a unanimous document; Democrats might not want to hear that the relatively-liberal Lee Hamilton is in favour of the general tenets of the Patriot Act, whereas Republicans might not like the governmental control aspects that relatively-conservative Thomas Kean supports.

Terrorism was a minor issue pre-9/11; neither the Clinton nor Bush administrations held it as a high priority. It is destined to remain one for the foreseeable future. No one imagined the capabilities of bin Ladin and al Qaeda as being what they were; this has changed now, too, but the Commission asks, are we reacting (how many terrorists are actually going to use box-cutters to hijack planes again?) or are we anticipating properly? The Commission pointed to failed diplomatic efforts, bureaucratic mismanagement, problems within the intelligence establishment, lack of military options available, problems with immigration and border control, and inadequate homeland defense structures as all contributory to the problem. The Commission are to be praised that this was more of an analysis than a blame-game exercise; the general tone overall is pro-active rather than reactive, problem-solving rather than attempting to fix past accountability that, more likely than not, can be evenly shared.

Already, the Bush White House, the Kerry campaign and leaders of Congress have responded to the report, and more is likely in the coming days and weeks. This is an important document for all citizens of the United States -- it should be read, studied, and inwardly digested so that peopel will be aware of what is happening, or, as the situation warrants, what is not happening. The broad phrase, 'Unity of Effort' is used in many headings and contexts to describe what the Commission envisons. At one point, they write, 'Unity of purpose and unity of effort are the way we will defeat this enemy.'

May it be so.

its a very good publication at last made public. We have to be aware of media influence on our livess. I suggest reading The Bewildered Herd as well for anyone interested in such effects on our opinions especially in times of conflicts and wars.

The attacks on the United States now collectively termed the 9/11 attacks was the most devastating attack by foreign nationals on American states since the War of 1812, with far greater loss of life than then. In many ways, it was a Pearl-Harbour event, in that the history of the United States was changed in ways that make pre-9/11 and post 9/11 common terminology. In the aftermath of the attacks came many things, and developments must continue; this particular book is one of the most significant outcomes.

Within a month, there were calls for an independent bipartisan group to look into the matters. Led by Republican Thomas Kean and Democrat Lee Hamilton (former Congressman from Indiana, the state where I live), the Commission as a whole presents this report as a unified document, without dissent and without addition. That makes it rare in the annals of political writing.

The Report itself contains many things: A preface, thirteen chapters of historical narrative, situational analysis, and recommendations for further action, notes, staff list -- 585 pages in all (there is an executive summary available also, but not incorporated in the body of the text). The historical narrative looks at previous Al-Qaeda terrorist activity, at home and abroad, as well as actions by the United States designed to counter this (embassy security, bombing in the Sudan, etc.). While many were aware of embassy bombings and the previous World Trade Centre attack in 1993, probably few people are aware of other foiled attempts -- Ramzi Yousef's plot (out of Manila) to blow up airliners flying over the Pacific.

The panel interviewed both the current President and the former President. They actually do address the Lewinsky affair in the text, but only briefly. They conclude that there was no 'wag-the-dog' syndrome going on with regard to the timing of Clinton's actions, but that the distraction of this affair did nothing to promote good government.

The Commission addresses the issues of communication and cross-agency cooperation (still at a poor stage), politics and security failures at every level, and recommendations for future action. The question becomes -- does the White House, Congress, the military and the civilian agencies involved in security have what it takes to implement changes? The Commission's report is presented as a unanimous document; Democrats might not want to hear that the relatively-liberal Lee Hamilton is in favour of the general tenets of the Patriot Act, whereas Republicans might not like the governmental control aspects that relatively-conservative Thomas Kean supports.

Terrorism was a minor issue pre-9/11; neither the Clinton nor Bush administrations held it as a high priority. It is destined to remain one for the foreseeable future. No one imagined the capabilities of bin Ladin and al Qaeda as being what they were; this has changed now, too, but the Commission asks, are we reacting (how many terrorists are actually going to use box-cutters to hijack planes again?) or are we anticipating properly? The Commission pointed to failed diplomatic efforts, bureaucratic mismanagement, problems within the intelligence establishment, lack of military options available, problems with immigration and border control, and inadequate homeland defense structures as all contributory to the problem. The Commission are to be praised that this was more of an analysis than a blame-game exercise; the general tone overall is pro-active rather than reactive, problem-solving rather than attempting to fix past accountability that, more likely than not, can be evenly shared.

Already, the Bush White House, the Kerry campaign and leaders of Congress have responded to the report, and more is likely in the coming days and weeks. This is an important document for all citizens of the United States -- it should be read, studied, and inwardly digested so that peopel will be aware of what is happening, or, as the situation warrants, what is not happening. The broad phrase, 'Unity of Effort' is used in many headings and contexts to describe what the Commission envisons. At one point, they write, 'Unity of purpose and unity of effort are the way we will defeat this enemy.'

May it be so.

The only reason why I read this book from which I borrowed from a friend was to validate the claims and foot notes in the book "The New Pearl Harbor Revisted - 9/11, The Cover-Up, and the Expose" by David Ray Griffin. If your interested in learning what really happened that day do not read the 9/11 commission report, read what I have mentioned above.

In November of 2002, with the unrelenting urging of the 9/11 families, the United States Congress and the President of the United States, established by Law the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, also known as the 9/11 Commission. The resultant document has given us a narrative report of the days leading up to the attack, the terrorists involved, the brave citizens who went to their death on 9/11, and the recommendations of the Commission. Ten Commissioners, five Democrats and five Republicans, bi-partisan as we have come to know this term, came together and presented to us their final document. This Document was agreed upon without dissent.Without Dissent: I have not heard this word in relationship to politics as an adult.

The mandate for this commission was clear:

"Investigate the facts and circumstance relating to the terrorist attacks of 911, including all agencies, intelligence, law enforcement, diplomacy, immigration issues, the flow of access to terrorist groups, flow of commercial aviation, the role of congressional oversight and resource allocation, and other areas as determined by the Commission."

This group interviewed 1,200 people and read 2.5 million pages of documents. The two men who lead this Commission, Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton, have shown that members of opposite parties can work together, and are able to provide the kind of information and recommendations that our country needs. We owe these gentlemen and their eight colleagues our undying gratitude.

This report is not dull. The beginning reads like a novel, a novel we have heard too many times. The planes that flew into the towers of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the field in Pennsylvania. The day was lovely, warm and sunny, don't we all remember that day? A physician I once worked with was on the plane that went into the Pentagon. We all know someone who knows someone....

The book is divided into 13 chapters. All well written and easily readable. One of the most important chapters is Chapter 13, "How To Do It? A Different Way of Organizing the Government". Today our President began with the first mandate to organize such a National Intelligence Director. Will this person make a difference? If our intelligence agencies such as they are can't work together, what chance does this new agency have? We need to have Faith. The Commission tells us they look forward to a national debate on the merits of what they have recommended. They promise to particpate vigorously in this debate.

I recommend this book highly for every American. If you cannot afford the book, then download it from a governemental site. Each and every page has signifigance for all of us. We are all worried and anxious about our country. Let us join together to come to a common denominator of reason against terrorism. And, forgive me, this is not just for United States citizens. Anyone, from any country, who believes in freedom are one with us! prisrob

This report is a complete joke.

What is the purpose of even printing it - let alone reading it?

Do you really think they are telling us anything "real" in this report?

It is right up there with the kenedy assasination report -- full of bunk~!

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