Terrorist groups like al-Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram continue to cause havoc throughout the world.  They have been reduced in size and mission due to our successful counteroffensive mission.  But you never know when they will be regrouped and continue to terrorize free and innocent people.  If anything, nowadays, they have more safe heavens.  Countries like Afghanistan, Sudan, Chad, Mali, and Central African Republic to just name a few, could become robust safe heavens for terrorist groups.  Many terrorist groups are operating on the African continent like Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram which are conducting attacks and broadening their scope of operations (United Nations, 2023).  Do you think that these terrorist groups from Africa could attack the United States of America or our Embassies in Africa via CBRNE?  The intelligence community must continue to deter all the threats to our homeland, especially CBRNE attacks.  I also agree with you that the United States intelligence agencies have played crucial role in preventing terrorists' attacks.  Federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security working together must be applauded.  Interagency interoperability is particularly important to ensure communication flow is smooth and all agencies are getting information on time without jeopardizing secrets.  Do you think any of our federal agencies are failing to work closely with other federal, state, or local agencies?  How important is local law enforcement in thwarting terrorists' attacks?

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