The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States met over the course of nineteen days from March 2003 to June 2004, with twelve hearings covering topics from intelligence gathering, to emergency response procedures, to personal experiences of the 9/11 attack. Over 160 individuals, from the highest officials to scholars and victims" families, testified for the public record. It was one of the most thorough and open examinations of a national disaster in recent history. Here, in four volumes, is the complete, unabridged testimony of these hearings. Each hearing is summarized, as is each person"s testimony, making it easy to find relevant passages. Key topics are cross-referenced throughout the set, and useful biographical information on each of the speakers is included to aid understanding of the viewpoint and credentials of those offering testimony. The set includes: · Introduction in each volume · Background and biographies of the Commission members · Complete transcripts of the twelve hearings including questions and answers · Staff statements issued on the major topics under discussion with commentary · Analytical commentary on the proceedings and Final Report · Key excerpts from the final report of the Commission · Detailed index of subjects and names Coverage for each hearing includes: · Summary of remarks made and issues raised during the hearings and in official statements · Biographies of the witnesses testifying before the Commission · Official statements filed by key witnesses