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May 16, 2008 Congressional Leadership Announces Appointments To Commission On The Prevention Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction Proliferation And TerrorismWashington, D.C.—Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and House Republican Leader John Boehner announced today the appointment of commissioners to the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism. The appointees to the commission are:
The creation of the Commission, which was established by House Resolution 1, implements a key recommendation of the independent, bipartisan 9/11 Commission and builds on Democrats and Republicans’ commitment to address the grave threat that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction poses to our country. The Commission will assess the nation’s current activities, initiatives, and programs aimed at preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism while providing a clear, comprehensive strategy with concrete recommendations to achieve this crucial goal. The legislation requires the Commission to issue a report within 180 days and will ensure that stopping the spread of weapons of mass destruction will remain a pillar of American foreign policy. Specific areas the Committee will address include:
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