Since 1998, the Administration has begun to upgrade counterintelligence and security at U.S. weapons labs.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Why did the Clinton Administration wait from 1995 to 1998 to tighten security and bolster counterintelligence at U.S. weapons labs?
We know that there are unaccounted-for Scud and other ballistic missiles in Iraq. And part of the problem is that, since 1998, there has been no way to even get minimal information about those programs except through intelligence means.
Judy, we think that since the 11th of September, 2001, we've faced a similar heightened threat level. And we've been enhancing both the exchange of intelligence and security information and the assessment of that information, because that's the crucial element.
This program has been successful in detecting and preventing attacks inside the United States.
The USDA labs in Ames, Iowa, are level-four security clearance. Every nasty thing you can imagine is stored there. Ground zero for the apocalypse. And there's a day care right across the street.
We worked to develop our own operations to advance U.S. counterterrorism objectives by penetrating terrorist safe havens and collecting intelligence that would inform policy and enable our own operations.
The committee's finding that China stole sensitive technology from U.S. weapons research labs is alarming.
We will strengthen our security by building missile defense, restoring our military might, and standing by and strengthening our intelligence officers.
Since other countries and terrorist organizations are working to secure information that could threaten national security, more funding is provided in the bill to increase counter-intelligence activities.
They have a beautiful security system and we're emulating the whole security infrastructure.
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