Current and Projected National Security Threats to the United States: Hearing Before the Select Committee on Intelligence of the United States Senate, One Hundred Eighth Congress, First Session, Current and Projected National Security Threats to the United States, February 11, 2003U.S. Government Printing Office, 2003 - 239 pages |
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Page 14 - over the next several years, we could face a similar threat from Iran and possibly Iraq. • Short- and medium-range missiles already pose a significant threat to US interests, military forces, and allies as emerging missile states increase the range, reliability, and accuracy of the missile systems in their inventories.
Page 234 - is to: (1) coordinate, supervise and facilitate the FBI's investigation of those federal violations in which the Internet, computer systems, or networks are exploited as the principal instruments or targets of terrorist organizations, foreign government sponsored intelligence operations, or criminal activity and for which the use of such systems is essential to that activity;
Page 182 - the peaceful settlement of crossStrait reunification through negotiations, then the Chinese government will only be forced to adopt all drastic measures possible, including the use of force, to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and fulfill
Page 132 - Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call me or have a member of your staff contact
Page 28 - non-state purveyors of WMD materials and technology. Such nonstate outlets are increasingly capable of providing technology and equipment that previously could only be supplied by countries with established capabilities. This is taking place side by side with the continued weakening of the international non-proliferation consensus. Control regimes like the
Page 1 - 2003 US SENATE, SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, Washington, DC. The Committee met, pursuant to notice, at 10:02 am, in room SD-106, Dirksen Senate Office Building,
Page 14 - North Korea also continues to export complete ballistic missiles and production capabilities along with related raw materials, components, and expertise. Profits from these sales help Pyongyang to support its missile and other WMD development programs, and in turn generate new products to offer to its customers.
Page 64 - The Intelligence Threat. We continue to face extensive intelligence threats targeted against our national security policy-making apparatus, national infrastructure, military, and critical technologies. The open nature of our society, and the ease with which money, technology, information, and people move around the globe, make
Page 182 - ...if a grave turn of events occurs leading to the separation of Taiwan from China in any name, or if Taiwan is invaded and occupied by foreign countries, or if the Taiwan authorities refuse,
Page 196 - Iran has continued its efforts to seek production technology, expertise and precursor chemicals from entities in Russia and China that could be used to create a more advanced and self-sufficient CW infrastructure. Iran