Here is the testimony (as prepared for delivery) of DCI George Tenet before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.

I'll begin today on terrorism, with a stark bottom-line:

* The al-Qa`ida leadership structure we charted after September 11 is seriously damaged—but the group remains as committed as ever to attacking the US homeland.

* But as we continue the battle against al-QA`ida, we must overcome a movement—a global movement infected by al-QA`ida's radical agenda.

* In this battle we are moving forward in our knowledge of the enemy—his plans, capabilities, and intentions.

* And what we've learned continues to validate my deepest concern: that this enemy remains intent on obtaining, and using, catastrophic weapons.

The Worldwide Threat 2004