US in 'serious threat period'
2004-05-26 16:58
Washington - The White House warned on Wednesday that the United States has entered a "serious threat period" with regard to possible terrorist attacks that might target high-profile events through January 2005.
"We are in a serious threat period, and our law enforcement and Homeland Security officials are acting 24-7 to address the threats we face here at home," said spokesperson Scott McClellan.
He listed the June Group of Eight summit, the World War II memorial dedication, the July 4 Independence Day celebrations, the parties' political conventions, the November 2 elections and the presidential inauguration in January 2005 as potential targets.
"There are high-profile events in the coming months that, while not specified in terms of being a target in our intelligence, they certainly present a possible target" said McClellan.
- AFP