Suspects, Reportedly Tied to Al Qaeda in Iraq, Sought Student Visas

Via CT Blog -

"Being There" was the title of a movie starring Peter Sellers that was produced in 1979. It was based on a satirical novel. For criminals and terrorists, the theme can be described as "Being Here!" Their goal is to be able to enter the United States in order to carry out crimes and attacks within the United States in furtherance of their malevolent objectives. News articles out today from both ABC News and NBC News report on a disturbing prospect, that terrorists are intent on gaining access to the United States through the flawed student visa program.

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Also today, Al Qaeda's second in command Dr. Ayman al Zawahiri released another video.

The video appears timed to coincide with the State of the Union Address, which will take place tomorrow.