CIA Director: US Attacks Have Weakened al-Qaida -- Voice of America

CIA Director: US Attacks Have Weakened al-Qaida -- Voice of America

CIA Director Leon Panetta says aggressive attacks against al-Qaida in Pakistan have forced Osama bin Laden and his top associates deeper into hiding, and weakened the terrorist group's ability to plan sophisticated operations.

Panetta told The Washington Post newspaper that in a recently intercepted message an al-Qaida lieutenant urged bin Laden to come to the group's rescue and provide leadership.

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