September 01, 2003

Abstract: (CPOD) Sept. 1, 2003 - Just days before the second anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Americans believe there are still al-Qaeda operatives living in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup. 80 per cent of respondents say there are terrorists associated with Osama bin Laden in American soil.

(CPOD) Sept. 1, 2003 - Just days before the second anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Americans believe there are still al-Qaeda operatives living in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup. 80 per cent of respondents say there are terrorists associated with Osama bin Laden in American soil.

Al-Qaeda operatives hijacked and crashed four airplanes on Sept. 11, 2001, killing nearly 3,000 people.

Many Americans believe the country will face terrorism again within the next 10 years. Most believe a suicide bombing at a building or public place is likely, but fewer think chemical, biological or nuclear weapons will be used.

Polling Data

Do you think there are terrorists associated with Osama bin Laden who are currently in the United States and have the resources to launch a major terrorist attack against the U.S. at any time, or not?

Yes	80%
No	17%

Do you think each of the following is likely or not likely to happen in the United States in the next 10 years?

	Likely	Not likely
Suicide bombings against buildings, other public places	86%	13%
A terrorist attack using a chemical or biological weapon	67%	31%
A terrorist attack using a nuclear weapon	35%	63%

Source: Gallup / CNN / USA Today
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,009 American adults, conducted on Aug. 25 and Aug. 26, 2003. Margin of error is 3 per cent.