9/11 Security Tactics

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9/11 an undetected, and unplanned terrorist attack in the United States. The United States had security tactics in place prior to the event, but it has been heightened even more. Those areas of security that have been heightened include air, land, border, and sea security. Even though security is now tight in the U.S. law enforcement still has been unsuccessful in preventing more attacks. As a part of our nation's global tactic, the U.S. has been successful in freezing access to money that is used to fund terrorist attacks. Counterterrorism is necessary. We must keep our lines of communication open with other countries, and build a trusting relationship with them as well. This helps to prevent and stop a terrorist. The war still continues

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