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Rep. Bennie Thompson Challenges Chertoff's 'Gut'
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, is calling on Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to elaborate on his Tuesday comment that he has a "gut feeling” about an upcoming terrorist attack. Chertoff said he based his assessment on earlier patterns of terrorists in Europe and intelligence he would not disclose. In a letter to Chertoff, Thompson – a Mississippi Democrat – wrote: "With all the resources you have at your disposal and all the progress that you assure us that you are making, I cannot understand why you are quoted in the Chicago Tribune as saying you have a ‘gut feeling’ that we are entering a period of heightened risk this summer . . .
Story Continues Below "What color code in the Homeland Security Advisory System is associated with a ‘gut feeling’? What sectors should be on alert as a result of your ‘gut feeling’? What cities should be asking their law enforcement to work double shifts because of your ‘gut feeling’? "The Committee on Homeland Security has repeatedly emphasized the importance of getting specific, actionable information to our first preventers in law enforcement and other emergency response providers. I urge you to follow up on your ‘gut feeling’ and share whatever information our nation's first preventers need to be on alert and prepared. "Mr. Secretary, I urge you to clarify your comments by providing concrete direction to the State, local and tribal stakeholders and if necessary make the required changes to the nation's threat level to ensure that the American public can take the necessary steps to protect their families, businesses and communities.”
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