The most recent programs for the Biological and Chemical Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=974 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:41:02 GMT Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. Topics included U.S. response to reports that the Syrian government used chemical weapons against its own citizens and the September 2011 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312553-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a news conference in the White House Briefing Room. Questions focused on a number of issues including reported use of chemical weapons in Syria, the Boston Marathon bombing investigation, budget and sequestration issues, health care reform implementation, and immigration policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colonel Cedric Leighton (Ret.), a former military intelligence officer for the U.S. Air Force and former deputy director for training of the National Security Agency, talked about reports that small-scale chemical weapons were used in Syria. Lawmakers had said the "red line" in Syria had been crossed, and Colonel Leighton discussed the next steps for the U.S. and its allies. Topics included the reliability of the intelligence reports. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Video clips were shown of a news conference by House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) and remarks by President Obama after a meeting with Jordanian King Abdullah II from the previous day. Also shown was a clip of Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) being interviewed on April 25, 2013, for "Newsmakers." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312414-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312414-3 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ruppersberger (D-MD) spoke to reporters and answered questions following a closed briefing on the possible use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312394-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312394-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Victoria Nuland led the daily State Department briefing. She said the department had no credible evidence to corroborate reports that the Syrian military used chemical weapons against its own people in the city of Homs in December 2012. She also confirmed U.S. citizens were among hostages held by Islamists in a gas facility in Algeria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310412-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT George Little briefed reporters on some of the details of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's visit to the Pentagon on January 10, 2013, along with Defense Secretary Panetta's upcoming trip to Europe. Reporter questions included included President Obama's national security nominations the previous day, the Defense Department budget and sequestration, as well as Syria's chemical weapons program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310263-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A bipartisan group of senators spoke about U.S. policy towards Syria. They expressed support for the Obama administration's latest warning to the Assad regime over the use of biological weapons. Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) told reporters he would support a "use of force resolution" to prevent Syria's government from using chemical or biological weapons on its own people. The previous day U.S. intelligence officials said the Syrian military had loaded the precursor chemicals for sarin, a deadly nerve gas, into aerial bombs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309823-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney led the daily White House briefing. Topics included the "fiscal cliff" and the civil war in Syria. Of recent detection by the intelligence community of Syrian movement of chemical weapons, Mr. Carney said tbe Obama administration had "increased concern" over Syria's use of chemical weapons and that U.S. officials were "closely monitoring" the situation. Other issues included the "fiscal cliff," the automatic tax increases and spending cuts scheduled for January 2013 if Congress does not reach a budget agreement before then, and Middle East peace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309741-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309741-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the anniversary of their co-authored arms control legislation, Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) and former Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA) talked about efforts to secure and dismantle weapons of mass destruction over the subsequent 20 years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303130-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303130-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fred Wilcox's previous book, [Waiting for an Army to Die], looked at the effects of Agent Orange on U.S.sSoldiers who served in Vietnam. In his latest book, Mr. Wilcox turned his attention to the impact of Agent Orange on the Vietnamese. During this event In New York City, Mr. Wilcox discusses his book with author and linguist, Noam Chomsky. They responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302899-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302899-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Willman talked about the 2001 anthrax attacks and Bruce Ivins, the man who Willman argued perpetrated them. Mr. Willman also talked about Steven Hatfill, who was wrongfully accused of being responsible. He also responded to members of the audience at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302538-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about bioterror threats and government policy and operations in responding to the threats. A recent report by the WMD Terrorism Research Center had given the U.S. mostly failing grades on preparedness for a large-scale bioterrorism attack or a deadly disease outbreak, despite spending over $65 billion over the last decade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302149-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Jeffrey Runge talked about the Department of Homeland Security's role in defense against chemical and biological attacks. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This was the fifth of a five-part series on select operations of the Department of Homeland Security. The product identification numbers for the other parts are 299528-5, 299569-5, 299570-5, and 299557-6. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299571-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299571-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on preparedness and response capabilities in the event of a terrorist attack using weapons of mass destruction. Among the topics they addressed were the various threats from different kinds of weapons, inter-agency coordination, and the need for a centralized authority to oversee preparedness and response efforts. They spoke about a report on Justice Department planning and preparation, which found that while the Federal Bureau of Investigation was adequately prepared, much of the rest of the department was not. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294898-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294898-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rolf Mowatt-Larssen talked about his recent article in [Foreign Policy Magazine] on al-Qaeda's determination to acquire weapons of mass destruction. He talked about the extensive effort al-Qaeda has made in their efforts and in the efforts of the intelligence agencies to stop them. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291810-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291810-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Bob Graham and former Senator Jim Talent spoke to reporters and answered questions about the release of the commission's evaluation of the government's ability to protect the U.S. from the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction and terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291661-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291661-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former senators Bob Graham and Jim Talent talked about the release of an interim progress report from the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Commission on how the Obama administration has responded to the Commission's December 2008 recommendations on dealing with WMD and terrorism. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289571-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289571-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Retired Colonel Randall Larsen talked about the Commission for the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation report identifying 13 recommendations for Congress and the Administration. He discussed three congressional hearings this week that addressed how Congress and the Administration are implementing these recommendations, including strengthening security and oversight at biological research laboratories, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289108-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289108-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about preventing weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) attacks. The hearing focused on the Weapons of Mass Destruction Prevention and Preparedness Act, S. 1649, which was introduced by Senators Joe Lieberman and Susan Collins. The legislation was drafted in response to the recommendations of the World At Risk report of the Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism chaired by Senators Bob Graham and Jim Talent. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289062-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held the threat to Americans from terrorists armed with weapons of mass destruction. The discussion focused on net assessment of terrorists' capability to employ these weapons rather than worst-case scenarios. Topics included how the odds of these attacks are judged and the policy implications of this analysis. Benjamin Friedman moderted. "Assessing Terrorists' Capability to Use Weapons of Mass Destruction" was the fouth panel of the two-day conference "Shaping the Obama Administrations's Counterterrorism Strategy." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283269-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283269-3 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Commission on Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and Terrorism, testified about the findings and recommendations in their final report, [World at Risk]. The report recommended decisive and quick global action to counter the potential manufacture and distribution of weapons of mass destruction. It also predicted that without action terrorists would use such weapons in an attack within the next five years. In their testimony they also called for a review of programs to secure dangerous viruses and bacteria, and better technology trace the source of these pathogens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282822-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282822-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Commission members presented a report on their study of the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction. The report stated that a nuclear or biological attack is likely within five years and called for decisive global action to address the threat. It also singled out Pakistan as a likely location for terrorist training and activity and recommended that a new White House office be formed to coordinate efforts to prevent an attack using weapons of mass destruction. Commissioners also answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282663-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In their final report, [World at Risk], the Commission on Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and Terrorism concluded that unless the world community acts decisively and with great urgency, it is likely that a weapon of mass destruction will be used in a terrorist attack somewhere in the world by the end of 2013. The commission's chairman and vice chairman, former Senators Bob Graham and Jim Talent talked about their findings and recommendations. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282661-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282661-8 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The hearing was held on assessing the threat of biological terrorism. Tom Brokaw talked about the package containing anthrax that his assistant opened in 2001 and the cultural environment of New York that year. The bipartisan congressional Commission on Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism held its first public hearing on the danger posed by nuclear and biological terrorism at the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281113-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281113-3 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former 9/11 Commission members released the bipartisan "WMD Terrorism Report Card" of the Partnership for a Secure America, assessing the U.S. government's current policies to prevent nuclear, chemical, and biological terrorism. Supporting papers were released by independent experts Margaret Kosal, Brian Finlay, and Barry Kellman, who also answered questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281026-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former U.S. Senator Bob Graham talked about the first public hearing of the Commission on Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism on the danger posed by nuclear and biological terrorism. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Mr. Graham was also former chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and co-chairman of the House-Senate Joint Inquiry into the events of September 11th, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281013-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281013-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Government Accountability Office released a report Tuesday assessing U.S. Customs Office security measures in seaports. It reveals that the nation's ports have security gaps that terrorists could exploit to smuggle weapons of mass destruction into the country in cargo containers. Stephen Caldwell talked about the report's findings and suggested solutions. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205348-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205348-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held by legal, scientific, and counterterrorism experts on whether certain responses to a major epidemic or biowarfare incident such as forced inoculation, isolation, and quarantines would result in legal challenges, and what responses are consistent with the principles of the U.S. Constitution. Margaret Hamburg made opening remarks. Following the discussion panelists answered questions from members of the audience. Kathleen Sullivan moderated. The panel was followed by a keynote address from Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. He discussed what his department sees as the major threats of the 21st century, and plans they have to counter them. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from members of the audience. This event was held in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204834-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204834-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Drogin, a [Los Angeles Times] national security and intelligence reporter, talked about his book, [Curveball: Spies, Lies, and the Con Man Who Caused a War], published by Random House. The book examines how U.S. intelligence agencies used information from an Iraqi defector and allowed themselves to be deceived into making their case to the White House for war against Iraq. A video clip was shown of Secretary of State Colin Powell's speech to the United Nations Security Council on February 5, 2003, in which he was relying on information that was later shown to be false. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201700-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Leavitt talked about the annual Global Health Security Initiative ministerial meeting which the U.S. is hosting for the first time. Health ministers from eight industrialized nations are reviewing preparedness initiatives to respond to threats of biological, chemical and radio-nuclear terrorism; pandemic influenza; food and product safety; and other public health emergencies. After his presentation Secretary Leavitt responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201947-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about threats of bioterrorism and measures implemented to reduce risks and protect civilian populations. Among the topics they addressed were policies implemented following several anthrax attacks in 2001, vaccine development and distribution, and research and development of new technology to be used in the event of an attack with a biological weapon. They also talked about a recent Government Accountability Office report on the issue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201697-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Army Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno, commander of the Multinational Corps-Iraq, responded by remote connection to questions from reporters about insurgency tactics, chemical weapons, and other security issues in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196766-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Al J. Mauroni talked about his book, [Where Are the WMDs?: The Reality of Chem-Bio Threats on the Home Front and the Battlefront], published by Naval Institute Press. He described the U.S. government's efforts to protect the country against an attack by weapons of mass destruction(WMDs). Mr. Mauroni also talked about the search for WMDs in Iraq and recommended ways to improve homeland security. He took questions from members of the audience. This was part of a panel of the Association of the U.S. Army annual meeting where authors presented their military-themed books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194747-13 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194747-13 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about reported findings of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, including a recent report of 500 munitions containing serin and mustard gas. Defense Department officials and weapons experts talked about a recently declassified 2006 defense agency report. Topics included the danger from weapons dating back to the 1980s and the 2003 congressional decision to go to war in Iraq. A closed session of the committee was held later in the day to hear classified testimony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193216-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Commission's Chairman Hans Blix presented the report from the international Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission to U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The report was also presented to Jan Eliasson, who received it in his capacity as both Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs and president of the U.N. General Assembly. Mr. Blix responded to questions from the reporters. The WMD Commission was launched by the Government of Sweden in Stockholm on December 16, 2003 to respond to the recent, profoundly worrying developments in international security, and in particular to investigate ways of reducing the dangers from nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological weapons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192789-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192789-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Undersecretary Joseph spoke about arms control and nuclear non-proliferation issues. Among the topics he addressed were enforcement of existing arms control and reduction agreements, the threats posed by terrorist groups and rogue states, multilateral efforts to control the spread of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons material, and meeting future challenges to international security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189789-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189789-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT At a day-long conference on nuclear non-proliferation, Mr. Wolfsthal chaired a panel on preventing catastrophic terrorism. Among the issues they addressed were the threat posed by both nuclear and biological weapons, the ways in which they could be produced by terrorist organizations, methods of smuggling materials for weapons of mass destruction, and ways to monitor and interdict production operations. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189789-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189789-6 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic members of the Intelligence Committee spoke to reporters about recent revelations of information relating to intelligence findings on Iraq prior to U.S. military operations in the country. They discussed the agreement to hold hearings on Phase 2 of the Intelligence investigation, the delay in proceeding with further hearings, and the scope of further investigations. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189782-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189782-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Military and public health officials testify about the threats of biological terrorism, emergency preparedness and planning for biodefenses, threats posed by pathogens that can mimic naturally occurring diseases, as well as widely distributed technology available in the public domain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187978-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Institute of Peace held a forum on catastrophic terrorism and the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. Thomas Pickering and Robert Einhorn discussed the United Nation's performance in preventing catastrophic terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Matthews moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187478-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and FBI Director Robert Mueller held a news conference on the implementation of recommendations by a commission on U.S. policy concerning proliferation of weapons of weapons of mass destruction. The new policy would strengthen law enforcement intelligence capabilities and place responsibility for intelligence on weapons programs in several nations under the responsibility of specific desks within the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187421-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 9/11 Public Discourse Project, the nonprofit successor organization to the 9/11 Commission, held a panel discussion on threats posed by terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. They talked about domestic and international security programs, intelligence issues, enforcement of non-proliferation policies, and the nature of global terrorism. The group's board members consisted of the former members of the 9/11 Commission. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187360-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187360-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Whitney talked about the book he edited [The WMD Mirage: Iraq's Decade of Deception and America's False Premise for War], published by Public Affairs. He argues that the United States relied on faulty intelligence in making the decision to go to war in Iraq. He was joined in the discussion by Patricia Wald, Commissioner of the Committee on the Intelligence Capabilities of the U.S. Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction; and Charles Duelfer, former head of the Iraq Survey Group. The panelists talked about the failures of the U.S. intelligence community as well as continuing questions about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. After the discussion, they responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186891-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186891-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charles Robb, former co-chair of the Presidential Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction, talked about the Commission's conclusion that the underlying causes of the failure in understanding Iraq's weapon's programs were still common. The Commission warned that the United States knows disturbingly little about the nuclear programs of many of the world's most dangerous actors. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187008-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187008-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense and State Department officials testified about fiscal year 2006 budget requests for funding the Army's program for destroying U.S. stockpiles of lethal chemical agents and munitions, known as the Chemical Demilitarization Program. They also testified about the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) treaty enacted in April 1994 outlawing production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186241-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the nomination of John Bolton to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. On the first day of hearings, Mr. Bolton testified about his professional experiences, past working relationships with the diplomatic corps and intelligence agencies, and the role of the United Nations in international affairs. Among the points of contention raised by committee members critical of his nomination were past statements questioning the effectiveness of the U.N., use of faulty intelligence on international arms control and weapons development, and perceived efforts to fire intelligence analysts who had presented findings that questioned administration policies on the threat posed by Iraq and weapons of mass destruction. During Senator Boxer's initial questioning a video was shown of a February 1994 speech in which Mr. Bolton questioned the work of the United Nations. Additionally, several protestors with pink banners opposing Mr. Bolton's nomination briefly disrupted the early part of the hearing. The hearing was shown predominantly in a split-screen format to show both members and the nominee as questions were asked and responded to. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186235-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186235-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Hearne talked about her organization's second annual study of states' preparedness for bioterrorism and other health emergencies. She responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184850-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184850-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed "the challenges of planning for and responding to new and emerging threats" of terrorist attacks. They discussed efforts to prepare for the use of chemical and biological weapons. They spoke about efforts to coordinate local, state, and federal efforts to respond to any biological or chemical attack. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184214-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a rare campaign-related appearance, Ms. Rice spoke about several national security issues. She emphasized "the challenges that we face in the War on Terror." She discussed the threat of weapons of mass destruction and asserted that the availability of these weapons has declined due to "President Bush's initiative." She spoke about relations between the U.S. and Libya, Pakistan, and other nations. Following her remarks, Ms. Rice responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184129-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kerry spoke to reporters about a new report by administration weapons inspectors that indicated that Iraq had no active weapons programs since the early 1990s. He also criticized the Bush administration of misleading the American people prior to war in Iraq and their representations about the threat posed by Saddam Hussein. The news conference was held in a location with the Rocky Mountains in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183857-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT