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NSPD 9

The document is a National Security Presidential Directive aimed at eliminating terrorism as a threat to the United States and its allies. It outlines objectives to respond forcefully to the September 11 attacks, defeat terrorist organizations like Al-Qaida, and compel nations to stop supporting terrorism. The strategy emphasizes a comprehensive approach using all national power and forming coalitions, while prioritizing the prevention of terrorists' access to weapons of mass destruction.

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NSPD 9

The document is a National Security Presidential Directive aimed at eliminating terrorism as a threat to the United States and its allies. It outlines objectives to respond forcefully to the September 11 attacks, defeat terrorist organizations like Al-Qaida, and compel nations to stop supporting terrorism. The strategy emphasizes a comprehensive approach using all national power and forming coalitions, while prioritizing the prevention of terrorists' access to weapons of mass destruction.

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SECRET 'HI'fH 30203

TOP SECRET ~EX


THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

October 25, 2001

NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE-9~

MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT


THE SECRETARY OF STATE
THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
THE SECRETl:\RY OF DEFENSE
THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY
DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
CHIEF OF· STAFF TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
CHAlRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF

SUBJECT: Defeating the T~rrorist Threat to the


United States (U)

Goal

1. Eliminate terrorism as a threat to our way of life and to


all nations that love freedom, including the elimination of all
terrorist organizations, networks, financ~s, and their access to
WMD. +£+

Objectives

1. As part of a broad and sustained campaign, respond


forcefully to those who attacked the U.S. on September 11, 2001,
and hold responsible those who harbor or support them. -+£+

2. As a part of our overall strategy, defeat Al-Qaida and


eliminate the threat from other terrorist groups that attack
Americans or American interests (e.g., Hizbollah, Hamas,
Egyptian Islamic Jihad, Gamat) . -+s+

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3. Convince, and if necessary compel, states and non-state


entities to cease harboring, sponsoring, and providing safe-
h~vens to such terrorists. ·-+&+-

Strategy
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1. Adopt a comprehensive approach employing all instruments off
national power and influence in a coordinated manner for a I
sustained national campaign against terrorism, including its ,.
organizations, networks, finances, and access to WMD. +s+

2. Pursue these objectives in coalitions with countries ·~


genuinely committed to this goal if possible, but act alone if.
necessary. -+£+ ·

3. Hold responsible any countries that harbor or support


terrorists. ~

4. In the context of this strategy, as highest priority, shal~


deprive terrorists and the countries that support them of acce,s
to WMD . . -+&t-

Implementation

1. This policy shall be implemented by a series of annexes


I shall approve, as they are ready. (U)
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2. A separate directive will be developed addressing the


terrorist threat within the U.S. homeland. -+s+

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