1. Name the officials who testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Monday.

2. The officials reported that al Qaeda terrorists continue to plan and train for a major attack against the United States, but so far, there are no signs that the group's extremists have infiltrated the country.
a) What three things does al Qaeda already have, and what one thing does it still need, to carry out another major attack in the U.S., according to Michael McConnell?
b) How is U.S. intelligence aware of this information?

3. a) What are al Qaeda's targets in the U.S.?
b) What is their goal in choosing these targets?

4. How has the ungoverned border between Afghanistan and Pakistan allowed al Qaeda to "adapt and morph"?

5. a) What is the focus of U.S. counterterrorism efforts, according to John Redd?
b) What has been the result of this strategy?

6. What is of great concern to the FBI, according to Robert Mueller?

7. Do you think U.S. security and intelligence is doing enough to keep U.S. citizens safe? Explain your answer.