Thu, Apr 17, 2003
We Await News of Relaxation of ADIZ, TFRs, Airport
Restrictions; of Meigs Repairs...
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge has lowered
the nationwide threat level to "yellow" from "orange."
Ridge said yesterday in a written statement that he made the
decision after assessing all applicable intelligence and following
consultations with the Homeland Security Council.
A yellow level is still listed as a "high" threat. Orange is
"elevated." Ridge raised the level on March 17, when President Bush
issued the ultimatum to Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. Hostilities
started against Iraq on March 19. Since the "threat levels" have
been established, no threat level other than "yellow" or "orange"
has been employed.
"While we continue to be at risk to the threat of terrorism at
an elevated level, extensive protective measures remain in place
throughout our nation," Ridge's statement says.
"We must be vigilant and alert to the possibility
that al Qaeda and those sympathetic to their cause, as well as
former Iraqi-regime state agents and affiliated organizations, may
attempt to conduct attacks against the U.S. or our interests
abroad," he wrote.
Ridge thanked the many civilian leaders and first responders
nationwide for their support and cooperation since March 17. "They
have protected our freedom at home in this time of war while their
brave counterparts in our armed forces are fighting for this same
cause thousands of miles away in Operation Iraqi Freedom," he said
in the statement.
"The signal we have sent our enemies over the past few weeks has
been clear: We will continue to resolutely defend our nation and
its freedom."
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