The prospect of unsecure nuclear weapons or materials, and their acquisition and use by al Qaeda or an affiliate, is a serious threat that DOD addresses in the NMS as well as in our operational planning efforts.
Mullen discusses the threat of nuclear terrorism from al Qaeda.
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