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George W. Bush: “It is clear that the threat of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons being used against the United States—while not…”

On the recordMay 7, 2001
It is clear that the threat of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons being used against the United States—while not immediate—is very real.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on Domestic Preparedness Against Weapons of Mass Destruction

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