g the details of this aspect of the strategy would be
imprudent, we will focus our efforts on three pillars. First, we will
expand our law enforcement effort to capture, detain, and prosecute
known and suspected terrorists. Second, America will focus decisive
military power and specialized intelligence resources to defeat
terrorist networks globally. Finally, with the cooperation of its
partners and appropriate international organizations, we will continue
our aggressive plan to eliminate the sources of terrorist financing.

To synchronize this effort, the Department of State will take the lead
in developing specific regional strategies for the defeat of terrorism.
We will further leverage regional relationships, by ensuring
appropriate allied participation with the regional Combatant Commanders
as they prosecute the war on terrorism.

+_Goal_: Deny Sponsorship, Support, and Sanctuary to Terrorists+

The National Strategy's second front stresses denying terrorists the
sponsorship, support, and sanctuary that enable them to exist, gain
strength, train, plan, and execute their attacks. The United States has
a long memory and is committed to holding terrorists and those who
harbor them accountable for past crimes. The states that choose to
harbor terrorists are like accomplices who provide shelter for
criminals. They will be held accountable for the actions of their
"guests."

The strategy to deny sponsorship, support, and sanctuary is three-fold.
First, it focuses on the responsibilities of all states to fulfill
their obligations to combat terrorism both within their borders and
internationally. Second, it helps target U.S. assistance to those
states who are willing to combat terrorism, but may not have the means.
And finally, when states prove reluctant or unwilling to meet their
international obligations to deny support and sanctuary to terrorists,
the United States, in cooperation with friends and allies, or if
necessary, acting independently, will take appropriate steps to
convince them to change their policies.

The goal of this front is to choke off the lifeblood of terrorist
groups--their access to territory, funds, equipment, training,
technology, and unimpeded transit. This approach will therefore weaken
terrorist organizations and their ability to conduct operations. Of
particular importance is working to prevent terrorists from acquiring
the capability to use chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear