The FBI has been playing fast and loose with our lives for years

ISIS attack foiled with FBI handler right there

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The terror attack in Garland, Texas, two years ago was the first claimed by ISIS on U.S. soil. It's mostly forgotten because the two terrorists were killed by local cops before they managed to murder anyone. As Anderson Cooper first reported in March, we were surprised to discover just how close the FBI was to one of the terrorists. Not only had the FBI been monitoring him for years, there was an undercover agent right behind him when the first shots were fired.

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The target of the attack was an event taking place in this conference center on May 3, 2015. A self-described free speech advocate named Pamela Geller was holding a provocative contest, offering a cash-prize for the best drawing of the prophet Muhammad, whose depiction is considered sacrilege by some Muslims. Security outside was heavy. There were dozens of police, a SWAT team, and snipers.

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Bruce Joiner: It's like they pull up, stop, and the doors open.
Anderson Cooper: Do you remember seeing the weapon?
Bruce Joiner: Oh, yeah. Definitely saw their weapon. And that's when I locked onto his face 'cause he's got this smile.
Anderson Cooper: He was literally smiling?
Bruce Joiner: Yeah, like, "I got ya. I got ya."

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Bruce Joiner: It's like they pull up, stop, and the doors open. Anderson Cooper: Do you remember seeing the weapon? Bruce Joiner: Oh, yeah. Definitely saw their weapon. And that's when I locked onto his face 'cause he's got this smile. Anderson Cooper: He was literally smiling? Bruce Joiner: Yeah, like, "I got ya. I got ya." The two terorrists opened fire with automatic rifles. Joiner dove for cover, but was shot in the leg. Officer Greg Stevens, returned fire with his handgun. Police nearby ran toward the scene.

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