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Posted: Wednesday, 21 October 2009 1:10PM

Obama Praises Counterterrorism Efforts



New York, NY --  President Obama praised counterterrorism efforts in New York City. Here's the audio of WOR reporter Dave Spencer with more:

In a visit to the Joint Terrorism Task Force headquarters, Obama offered praise for thwarting an alleged New York City terror plot.  The plot was allegedly concocted by Najibullah Zazi  1/8 1/8 nah-JIB-u-lah ZAH-zee  3/8 3/8.  Zazi is in federal custody, having been charged with aiming to use weapons of mass destruction for an attack on New York City's mass transit system. 

The task force is a joint operation of the city and the FBI.  Obama said the group goes about its work every day with fierce dedication, "quietly (and) doggedly."  Obama warned international terrorists are resourceful and resilient and continue plotting ways to attack the U.S.


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