The two-day investigative hearing developed facts and circumstances relating to border and aviation security-two central aspects of the Commission’s mandate. Among the twelve witnesses testifying was former Attorney General William Barr, former Deputy Attorneys General Larry Thompson and Philip Heymann, and former Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre. The one-day hearing focused on "Security and Liberty." The Commission heard testimony from four panels of witnesses on domestic intelligence collection, protecting privacy while preventing terrorism, and the use of immigration laws to combat terrorism. McGreevey four panels of business officials and federal, state, and local government representatives and individuals working to enhance emergency preparedness in the private sector. The Commission heard from New Jersey Governor James E. intelligence, intelligence and national security policy, and the effectiveness of warning against transnational threats.
The Commission heard testimony on leadership of U.S. The one-day session focused on "Terrorism, al Qaeda, and the Muslim World." The Commission heard testimony on Congressional oversight as well as the state of the aviation security before and after the Septemterrorist attacks. The Commission also sought to learn about work already completed and the state of current knowledge, in order to identify the most important issues and questions requiring further investigation. The purpose of this public hearing was to engage those whose lives were forever changed by the events of September 11 in a public dialogue about the Commission's goals and priorities. Archives of audio, video, and transcripts from public events of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States are posted here.
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