American Voices

What Did Bush Know Before 9/11?

May 22, 2002 | ISSUE 38•19

Last week, a report revealed that President Bush was briefed on the possibility of terrorist hijackings several weeks before Sept. 11. What do you think?

  • Of course the U.S. had prior warning. Flying a plane into a building requires a permit that has to be applied for months in advance.

    Don Dawson
    Carpet Installer

  • In a post-Sept. 11 world, this pre-Sept. 11 information is chilling.

    Thomas Carter
    Systems Analyst

  • As a regional FBI director, I want to assure the American people that tracking down potential terrorists is really, really hard.

    Bob Gullickson
    FBI Agent

  • If Bush had gotten all panicked about the warning, the terrorists would have already won.

    Melanie Parrish
    Psychologist

  • I told everyone that something bad would happen to America in 2001. I even said the letter 'A' would be involved. But did they listen?

    Jill Cromartie
    Caterer

  • Whoa. Back up. Now, what happened on Sept. 11?

    Kenneth LeFlore
    Electrician

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