White House Backs Lieberman's Terror Attack Prediction

Asked about Joe Lieberman's prediction this morning that "our enemies will test the new president early," White House Press Secretary Dana Perino backs the Independent Democrat up:

Q: Yesterday Senator Lieberman said that he believes, based on history, it's very likely the U.S. will get hit again in the next year, in 2009, because enemies of the U.S. will try to test the new President. But given what you said, that President Bush right now is trying to do all he can, everything possible to prevent another attack, what's your reaction to a statement like that by Senator Lieberman?

MS. PERINO: I think Senator Lieberman, unfortunately, could be right. And the only reason I say that is because we know that there are people who are very dangerous who are trying to attack us every day. The President has been looking for Osama bin Laden since September 12th. That effort has never let up. And we are dealing with a very -- very dangerous terrain, difficult physical environment, very secretive people hiding in caves, an enemy that respects no uniform, respects no civilians, just absolutely wants to destruction. And the President has said that whenever and whenever -- whenever and wherever we get actionable intelligence, we will take action to make sure that they're brought to justice.

Comments

[mom2sons]

Unbelievable, truly unbelievable! Another attack on their watch and we're supposed to keep them in office. How stupid do they think we are? They've already allowed one attack and they probably knew about it in advance. Everything will come out Nov. 5.

[getoffmedz]

If Lieberman and the White House know of specific plans for another terrorist attack within the U.S. they should be specific. Keeping secrets on these "threats" is pointless and irresponsible.

LIKE CRYING WOLF!

[dotmafia]

PERINO: "...That effort has never let up."

Oh really?!

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/04/washington/04intel.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1214867130-QeuGmH0mOgrhEoa03WQwOQ

[Cynth]

"The President has been looking for Osama bin Laden since September 12th. "

Would that be September 12th of 2007?

And we know that the administration can boast of a solid track record for making accurate assessments and generating good outcomes....

[bigdaddyvike]

Yup. And if we win, and there's another attack, it is the Democrats' fault. McCain and Bush will unite, hollering "Didn't happen on MY watch" etc. Just waiting for that mushroom cloud coming out of that US-made shell over Gary, Indiana or wherever.