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By: CIA Office of Public Affairs
September 11th had a profound effect on our country and our institutions, including the Central Intelligence Agency. We are still guided by the same mission—to protect America—yet we have adapted and evolved to meet the range of challenges posed by al-Qa’ida and its violent allies.
The Agency, which had worked for years against this deadly enemy, responded to the attacks as a team, defined by dedication and skill, and bolstered by the sacrifice of our fellow Americans.