FBI OFFICIAL TO DISCUSS TERRORISM, CRIME.Byline: Annette Bailey Daily News Staff Writer Dale L. Watson, chief of the FBI's International Terrorism Noun 1. international terrorism - terrorism practiced in a foreign country by terrorists who are not native to that country act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain Operations from Washington, D.C., will be the keynote speaker at a World Affairs Council World Affairs Council may refer to:
Watson, a 20-year veteran of the FBI, has worked as an assistant special agent and deputy chief of the Central Intelligence Agency, and has been section chief of ITO Ito, city (1990 pop. 71,223), Shizuoka prefecture, central Honshu, Japan, on the Izu Peninsula and the Sagami Sea. It is an important fishing port and hot spring resort. See indium. since the mid-1980s. Although he says that the threat of terrorism on domestic soil is very minimal, Watson points out that the World Trade Center and the Oklahoma City bombings See Terrorism "The Oklahoma City Bombing" (Sidebar); Venue "Venue and the Oklahoma City Bombing Case" (Sidebar). are two prime examples that terrorism can strike in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . ``Basically, we're (the United States) the only super power left in the world, countries and organizations obviously can't invade us or conquer us, so they will use acts of terrorism to get their point across,'' he said. Watson's upcoming speech at the Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo will focus on international terrorism, a topic of particular interest to individuals traveling abroad, and the many facets of organized crime. ``The changing patterns of the world, where we're at, what we see the threat as within the United States,'' Watson said. The World Affairs Council - a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization - is dedicated to bringing programs of global concern to Ventura County. Based in Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. since 1990, the national organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. was founded in 1964. The local chapter has 750 members, ranging from individuals, families and corporations. ``What we have is an open forum, bringing a wide range of ideas from people who are leaders in the country, to the local community,'' said council Executive Director Cindy Cooke. Since 1990, the World Affairs Council of Ventura County has presented more than 100 guest speakers, ranging from Sandinista Vice President Sergio Ramirez of Nicaragua; former U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle James Danforth "Dan" Quayle (born February 4 1947) was the forty-fourth Vice President of the United States under George H. W. Bush (1989–1993). He unsuccessfully sought the Republican Party Presidential nomination in 2000. ; and Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt Bruce Edward Babbitt (born June 27, 1938), a Democrat, served as United States Secretary of the Interior and as Governor of Arizona. Biography Born in Los Angeles, California, Babbitt graduated from the University of Notre Dame, and attended the University of Newcastle . ``Anyone who buys a ticket to a World Affairs Council event can be assured they can listen to any point of view and none of their money will be supporting a particular cause,'' Cooke said. For additional information concerning reservations, contact the World Affairs Council at (805) 449-9953. Tickets are $22 for members, and $28 for nonmembers. The event will be held at 6 p.m., June 18, at the Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave., Camarillo. |
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