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“We know that if al Queda or one of these terrorist organizations were to get a weapon of mass destruction from Iraq, that they would have no hesitation about using it to catastrophic consequences; the potential is for hundreds of thousands of casualties.” quote by Paul Cellucci
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“We know that if al Queda or one of these terrorist organizations were to get a weapon of mass destruction from Iraq, that they would have no hesitation about using it to catastrophic consequences; the potential is for hundreds of thousands of casualties.”

Paul Cellucci

About This Quote

Source Speech: National Security briefing, 2002

Terrorists obtaining WMDs would cause massive casualties; urgency is critical.

In simple terms: WMDs in terrorists' hands cause catastrophe.

Key Takeaway

Prevent weapon proliferation.

Themes

security terrorism danger

Mood

urgent grave

Type

analytical concerned

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • intelligence work
  • public safety

Key Concepts

political science risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards can stop WMD access?
  • How to balance security and liberty?
A Different Perspective

Proliferation is hard to stop.

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