Al-Qaeda Network Still CIA's Top Priority

'Al-Qaeda remains the most serious security threat that we face'

From The Middle East Online:

CIA chief says Somalia, Yemen represent potential 'safe havens' for Al-Qaeda network in future.

LOS ANGELES - CIA director Leon Panetta said on Monday defeating Al-Qaeda remained the agency's top priority, in his first speech since taking over as head of the Central Intelligence Agency in February.

"Al-Qaeda remains the most serious security threat that we face ... to US interests and our allies overseas," Panetta told the gathering organized by the Pacific Council on International Policy in Los Angeles.

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My Comment: Al Qaeda will always be on the list ... but my focus should be on nuclear proliferation in Iran, North Korea, and the deteriorating situation in Pakistan