White House Counterterror Advisor Discusses Intelligence Gleaned from Osama bin Laden's Hideout
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Channel: FORA.tv · 2011 · News & Politics
Complete video at: http://fora.tv/series/monitor_breakfast US Deputy National Security Advisor John Brennan discussed information obtained from former Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan including that bin Laden was looking to "rebrand" or move the group's headquarters. Brennan also said he "hasn't seen" anything indicating Pakistani official "complicity" in bin Laden's operations. ----- On Thursday, September 8, 2011, U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor John Brennan joined the Monitor Breakfast for a conversation with reporters. John O. Brennan is chief counterterrorism advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama; officially his title is Deputy National Security Advisor for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, and Assistant to the President. His responsibilities include overseeing plans to protect the country from terrorism and respond to natural disasters, and he meets with the President daily. Previously, he advised Obama on foreign policy and intelligence issues during the 2008 presidential campaign and transition.
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