Biological weapons Quote by Dick Cheney
“[Saddam Hussein is aggressively seeking nuclear and biological weapons and ] the United States may well become the target.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional testimony, 2003
The US may become a target due to an adversary's pursuit of weapons of mass destruction.
In simple terms: Potential threats arise from hostile nations seeking WMDs.
Stay vigilant and strengthen security measures.
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When to use this quote
- defense policy
- international relations
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports this claim?
- How should policy respond?
Threats can be exaggerated for political gain.