Library Documents on Iran's Chemical Program
May 14, 1998
The May 1997 election of Mohammad Khatami as president of Iran has raised hopes and expectations of change in Iran's domestic and foreign policy. In the foreign policy arena, it is possible to discern a new vocabulary (emphasizing "detente," "stability," and a "dialogue between civilizations") and efforts to defuse tensions with former adversaries.
February 12, 1998
REP. SPENCE: Kay has been working hard to get on National Security for a few years now, and I'm certainly glad she succeeded. We all look forward to working with her.
We have before us today two distinguished former directors of Central Intelligence. Both of our witnesses have well-deserved reputations in dealing with both defense and intelligence...
February 12, 1998
It is a pleasure to appear before this Committee, especially as a private citizen. I want to review briefly the security challenges our country faces and to highlight a few Defense and Intelligence programs that I believe deserve the Committee's support.
February 12, 1998
Mr. Chairman, Members of the Committee, it is an honor to be invited to testify before you again this year.
January 28, 1998
Chairman Shelby, Senator Kerrey, Members of the Committee. I appreciate this opportunity to present the views of the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) on current and projected threats to our national interests. Happily--and thanks to the effectiveness of American diplomacy, military readiness, and intelligence...
January 28, 1998
Last year marked the 50th annniversary of the enactment of the National Security Act, the legislation that created the Central Intelligence Agency and established the national defense and intelligence structure for the Cold War era.
- This year, we approach an equally significant anniversary November 1999 will mark the tenth anniversary of the...
January 28, 1998
SEN. SHELBY: The committee will come to order. Last year marks the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the national security act, the legislation that created the Central Intelligence Agency and established the national defense and intelligence structure for the Cold War era.
January 28, 1998
" There are times when America and America alone can and should make the difference for peace." President Clinton
" Everywhere ... they look to us as the country that provides for their security and their safety and their freedom." Secretary of Defense Cohen
Mr. Chairman, I am again pleased to have the opportunity to provide the Defense...
January 28, 1998
Mr. Chairman, thank you for the opportunity to address the Committee again this year on the worldwide threats to our national security. I have submitted a detailed Statement for the Record and would like to summarize its key points in my opening remarks.
January 27, 1998
An ActTo impose certain sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to Iran’s efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles, and to implement the obligations of the United States under the Chemical Weapons Convention.