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But whether he fades or not, the case advanced in against all enemies, and echoes of that case, are bound to haunt our political debate for a long time. There is no man who knows more about it than richard clarke, the former counterterrorism czar for both george w. Richard clarke has been one of americas foremost experts on counterterrorism measures for more than two decades. Clark had the curious fortune of heading counterterrorism in both the clinton. He has served under four presidents from both parties, beginning in ronald reagans state department becoming americas first counterterrorism czar under bill clinton and remaining for the first two years of george w. Clarke went on to write in his 2004 book against all enemies that zubaydah, whose torture testimony presumably led to the capture of ksm and others, was one of al qaedas top operational managers. Against all enemies is both a powerful history of our twodecadeslong confrontation with terrorism and a searing indictment of the current administration. About the author richard clarke was appointed by president clinton as the first national coordinator for security, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism in may 1998 and continued in that position under george w. I welcome these hearings because of the opportunity that they provide to the american people to better understand why the tragedy of 911 happened and what we must do to prevent a reoccurance. He is the author of four novels and four nonfiction books, including the new york times bestseller against all enemies. His seminal work on terrorism and al qaeda, against all enemies, was a number one ny times best seller. Clarke was born in boston, massachusetts, usa on friday, october 27, 1950 baby boomers generation. Clarke came to widespread public attention for his counterterrorism role in march 2004.

I dont think theres any question that this is one of the best examples that weve had recently of the bias in the mainstream media. Despite his slightly smug tone, richard clarke offers a devastating critique of george w bush in against all enemies, says john kampfner. Against all enemies is a fascinating book about the recent history of terrorism during the presidential years of bush senior, bill clinton and george w. Inside americas war on terror, is a chilling account of how the united states has become the target of a wellorganized group of religious zealots bent on. Now that he has disagreed with the bush administration, he has been trashed. Not only was the mainstream media taking a handsoff approach to me. Conceivably, richard clarke himself will fade from the scene as suddenly as he emerged. Being out of town and putting the foreign affairs essay to bed, im late to the richard clarke story. The nook book ebook of the breakpoint by richard a. Richard clarkes against all enemies, however, is a notable exception. Books the fifth domain against all enemies richard a. Bush administration that eventually eased him out of his critical position and at his antagonists such as vice president richard cheney and deputy.

Tell us about your inability to promote your book versus the ability of richard clarke to promote his book. Richard clarke discusses national security and civil. Bush for not taking proper action to respond to elevated threats before 911. Unlike most memoirists, clarke has not written in a prosaic. He vowed, as per tradition, to support and defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. He worked for the state department during the presidency of ronald reagan. Despite his slightly smug tone, richard clarke offers a devastating. In this book, clarke settles all accounts, taking major aim at the george w. Richard clarke has devoted two decades of his professional life to combating terrorism. Until march 2003 he was a career member of the senior executive service, having begun his federal service in 1973 in the office of the. Clarke, criticizing past and present presidential administrations for the way they handled the war on terrorism. It is only because events move so quickly these days that i have thus far been writing in the past tense. Inside americas war on terror 2004, a very critical text on how. His 2010 volume cyber war, coauthored with rob knake, was a washington post bestseller and acknowledged as an early and foundational book in the field.

The book focused much of its criticism on president george w. When richard clarke apologized for 911, he never thought that there would be so many more government failures in so short a time, but climate change, katrina, the struggle with al qaeda, the insecurity in cyberspace, and the failure of homeland security all bespeak a larger problem, a systemic failure. Bush and bill clinton, the man who has led our efforts against al qaeda and all other terrorist enemies for years, serving under seven presidents and in the white house for george h. Bush, charging that he failed to take sufficient action to protect the country in the elevatedthreat period before the september 11 attacks and for the 2003 invasion of iraq, which clar. About the author richard clarke was appointed by president clinton as the first national coordinator for security, infrastructure protection, and counterterrorism in may 1998 and continued. There is a veritable plethora of political books on the market these days. Richard clarke served seven presidents and worked inside the white house. Believe him, he has been followed by many other exbush people and i believe every single word of what he says. Inside americas war on terror is a 2004 awardwinning book by former u. When richard clarke apologized for 911, he never thought that there would be so many more government failures in so short a time, but climate change, katrina, the struggle with al qaeda, the insecurity in cyberspace, and the failure of homeland security all bespeak a larger. Apparently, all of those claims were false as the u.

Richard clarke s against all enemies doesnt live up to its title. Clarke began his testimony by addressing the families of sept. It is a rarity among washingtoninsider memoirs its a thumping good read. Veteran counterterrorism czar and one of the worlds leading experts on cyberspace security, richard a. Clarke begins the book in the midst of the domestic political turmoil in the years leading up to the september 11 attacks. Pdf against all enemies download full pdf book download. Richard clarke served seven presidents and worked inside the white house for george h. Inside americas war on terror by clarke, richard a. Both sides hurry to gain intelligence and stop their own perpetrators before a. Inside americas war on terror isbn 0743268237 is a 2004 awardwinning book by former u. On the one hand, it is an important book that gives the american public detailed background on the events leading up to, first, the attack on america on sept. This 352page book is composed of the following eleven chapters.

He has served under four presidents from both parties, beginning in ronald reagans state department becoming americas first counterterrorism. I also welcome the hearings because it is finally a forum where i can apologize to the loved ones. As clarke warned in his bestselling book, against all enemies. With allnew excerpts from richard clarkes dramatic public testimony, and. The book is thus a rebuttal against the sentiment that the united states government successfully upheld its collective oath to defend against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Coming from a man known as one of the hardliners against terrorists, against all enemies is both a powerful history of our twodecadeslong confrontation with terrorism and a searing indictment of the current administration. Clarke begins the book in the midst of the domestic political turmoil in. Clarke worked for seven presidents and devoted three decades of his professional life to combating threats to the united states. Inside americas war on terror, clarke explains americas long war on terrorism. Inside americas war on terror, stands out amongst them all as an absolutely riveting, intelligently written discussion of the most harrowing issue of the new century terrorism clarke, the former counterterrorism czar for both bill clinton and george w. Richard clarke discusses national security and civil liberties at aclu conference.

Coming from a man known as one of the hardliners against terrorists, against all enemies is both a powerful history of our twodecadeslong confrontation with terrorism and a searing. Coming from a man known as one of the hardliners against terrorists, against all enemies is both a powerful. Read an excerpt from his book, against all enemies, published by free press. Against all enemies available for download and read online in other formats. Clarke s books include both nonfiction 5 and fiction 4. Coming from a man known as one of the hardliners against terrorists, against all enemies is both a powerful history of our twodecadeslong confrontation with terrorism and a. This book contains clarke s selfwritten narrative of his experience in counterterrorism and national security. Clarkes pentup anger spills onto the pages of against all enemies, written in the summer and fall of 2003. The publicity surrounding the book his allegation that bush and the. Coming from a man known as one of the hardliners against terrorists, against all enemies is both a powerful history of our twodecadeslong confrontation with terrorism and. Thats the message in this provocative sequel to against all enemies.