Global Conference on Terrorism, Day 1

At a forum hosted by the Hudson Institute experts talked about nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorism. Dale Klein, Assistant to the Def… read more

At a forum hosted by the Hudson Institute experts talked about nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorism. Dale Klein, Assistant to the Defense Secretary for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs, described the Department of Defense role in homeland security and terrorism control as well as in the Iraqi situation. Dr. Ken Alibek, President of Hadron Advanced Biosystems, who oversees research for the Center for Biodefense, talked about various kinds biological weapons and the possible defenses against them. He had defected from the Soviet Union several years ago, where he was an authority on biological weapons. Dr. Alibek answered questions from audience members.

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Global Conference on Terrorism, Day 1

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Program ID:
173609-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 01, 2002 | 3:17pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Nov 07, 2002 | 12:40pm EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Nov 01, 2002 | 3:17pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 01, 2002 | 5:08pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 07, 2002 | 12:40pm EST | C-SPAN 3
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