At the end of a detailed article about the attack on Osama bin Laden’s compound last week, appears these few lines about Osama’s wish to attack small US cities—which cities and which minorities? Just asking! (Hat tip: Janet)
The official emphasized that bin Laden appears to have been involved in both offering strategic guidance to his followers, as well as encouraging them to attack the United States specifically.
“He had a clear and continuing interest in attacking the U.S.,” the official said, adding, “We were aware he was involved in plotting. This was something he was encouraging.”
The bin Laden materials being reviewed show the al Qaeda leader expressed an interest in targeting small American cities for attacks, a U.S. official told CNN.
His writings also indicate an interest in recruiting U.S. minorities to conduct attacks in the United States, the source said.