Naturally, The French Screwed It Up

Naturally, The French Screwed It Up

Official: U.S. Hoped To Trap Terrorists Before Cancellations
Homeland Security Officials Frustrated News Of 'Security Concerns' Got Out

POSTED: 2:05 p.m. EST December 24, 2003
UPDATED: 6:02 p.m. EST December 24, 2003

PARIS -- The U.S. government had been hoping to snag some terrorists on flights between Paris and Los Angeles before the flights were canceled and news of security concerns was publicized, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.