The release of the NIE documents that al-Qaeda and similar groups have expanded their operations and ability to carry our attacks against the U.S. It also clearly demonstrates that simply ending al-Qaeda operations in Iraq will not change the level of danger from futurte attacks on the U.S.
Below are changes we have made to help prevent another attack on the U.S.:
Increased cooperation and surveillance by domestic agencies like the FBI, NSA, and CIA.
We have substantially improved data sharing with both our own agencies and with law enforcement and intelligence agencies thought the world.
We have solicited the help of banks, communications companies and alike to track potential terrorists.
Areas where we have not done what is needed or that our actions have increased the threat of future attacks:
Failed to safeguard our borders and ports.
Failed to provide the needed funding for first responders.
Failed to destroy the al-Qaeda operations especially in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Diverted our resources to Iraq that has enabled al-Qaeda et al to have yet another base of operation in Iraq.
Provided a recruiting tool to radical Islam by invading and occupying Iraq.