03/08/2010
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"Given the hazardous chemicals present at many locations, terrorists could view them as attractive targets."
"there now seems to be general agreement that CFATS is making a positive contribution to our national and homeland security and should be continued."
"is an effective program for addressing the security risks associated with the Nation's high-risk chemical facilities and is helping to make our country more secure."
"the notion here being that there is a range of activity that might allow these vulnerable facilities to reduce the risk both to themselves and to the surrounding communities."