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On the recordApril 28, 2010
I believe that the greatest threat we face today is the threat--the greatest nuclear threat we face today is from nuclear terrorism or proliferation.
Said by
William J. Perry
South Carolina

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Perry emphasizes nuclear terrorism as the biggest threat requiring international cooperation.

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