Able Quote by Curt Weldon
“Able Danger was a top-secret military planning operation, established in '99 by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to identify cells of al-Qaida worldwide and to take out al Qaida terrorists. They identified five cells worldwide, one of them in Brooklyn.”
About This Quote
Source Congressional Hearing, 2005
He describes Able Danger as a secret operation targeting al‑Qaida cells worldwide, claiming success in locating several cells.
In simple terms: Able Danger was a secret anti‑terrorism program.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden efforts in security.
Themes
security
military
terrorism
intelligence
government
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
statement
historical
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- defense planning
- academic research
- media reporting
Key Concepts
counterterrorism
covert operations
strategic intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of undisclosed military operations?
- How should successes be verified?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness and oversight of secret programs are debated.
