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Hard measures

How Aggressive CIA Actions After 9/11 Saved America
Book • 2012
In this book, Jose A. Rodriguez, Jr. reveals how government-approved hard measures used on captured high-level al-Qa'ida operatives derailed terrorist threats to the US, contributed to the capture of Osama bin Laden, and saved countless American lives.

Rodriguez melds his fascinating life story with a reasoned and previously untold case for these hard measures, fully disclosing explosive details of when and how they were used and why they were necessary.

The book offers a rare insider's look at an issue that seizes public attention and inspires vigorous debate.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Gordon Corera
to give some idea about Jose Rodriguez's mentality.
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128. Al Qaeda’s Deadliest Plot: CIA vs Pakistan (Ep 3)
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David McCloskey
when discussing Jose Rodriguez's perspective on the liquid bomb plot.
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129. Al Qaeda’s Deadliest Plot: Why You Can’t Bring Liquids On Planes (Ep 4)
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Jeremy Scahill
in the context of the CIA's torture program under the Bush administration.
#94 - The future of drone warfare - Jeremy Scahill - Jung & Naiv (English Episode)

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