Biological Warfare Quotes

• The real lost souls don't wear their hair long and play guitars. They have crew cuts and trained minds, sign on for research in biological warfare, and don't give their parents a moment's worry.

  J. B. Priestley

  Real, Cutting, Hair

  J.B. Priestley (1967). “It's an Old Country”

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• Iraq is a long way from the U.S., but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face.

  Madeleine Albright

  Wmds In Iraq, Mass Destruction, Long

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• If left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons. Should he succeed in that endeavor, he could alter the political and security landscape of the Middle East, which as we know all too well affects American security.

  Hillary Clinton

  Iraq, Wmd, Mass Destruction

  Hillary Clinton's Senate speech, October 10, 2002.

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• In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapon stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members... It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons.

  Hillary Clinton

  Wmd, Mass Destruction, Iraq

  Hillary Clinton's Senate speech, October 10, 2002.

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• But I am just as appalled that my experience, knowledge, dedication and service relative to defending the United States against biological warfare has been turned against me in connection with the search for the anthrax killer.

  Steven Hatfill

  Dedication, United States, Connections

  "Text of Hatfill's Statement". www.foxnews.com. August 11, 2002.

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• As a scientist in the field of biological warfare defense, I have never had any reservations whatsoever about helping the anthrax investigation in any way that I could.

  Steven Hatfill

  Warfare, Defense, Way

  "Text of Hatfill's Statement", www.foxnews.com. August 11, 2002.

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• I am extremely proud of my service with the government and my efforts to help safeguard public health and protect our country against the scourge of offensive biological warfare.

  Steven Hatfill

  Country, Government, Effort

  "Scientist under scrutiny denies anthrax link". www.cnn.com. August 11, 2002.

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• The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons.

  Robert Byrd

  Wmds In Iraq, Mass Destruction, Warfare

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• What surprises me, what amazes me, is that it seems the military people were expecting to stumble on large quantities of gas, chemical weapons and biological weapons.

  Hans Blix

  Military, People, Weapons

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• It’s clearly established in terms of training, provision of bomb-making experts, training of people with respect to chemical and biological warfare capabilities, that al-Qaeda sent personnel to Iraq for training and so forth.

  Dick Cheney

  Iraq, People, Training

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