David Cameron Defends British Intelligence Agencies Following ‘Jihadi John’ Criticism
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State Dept Photo(LONDON) -– British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke out on Friday in in defense of Britain’s intelligence agencies, after it emerged that Jihadi John, Mohammed Emwazi, had been known to MI5 before his flight to Syria.
Speaking in Wales, Cameron wouldn’t be drawn on the specifics, but said “I think they are incredibly impressive, hard-working, dedicated, courageous and effective at protecting our country.”
Cameron added the agencies have to make “incredibly difficult judgments” and have foiled several terror plots in the “last few months.”
“I think it is a moment to stand up and thank them for the work they do on our behalf,” he said.
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