CLARK:
That’s one way of seeing it.
GENERAL:
Don’t think if they get their hands on a dirty nuke or biological weapon, they won’t use it.
CLARK:
I don’t dispute that, sir, but since the Homeland Security Act, it is significantly more difficult to obtain and transport the ingredients for an unconventional weapon.
GENERAL:
Which proves the point.
CLARK:
But there’s no evidence that what remains of al-Qaida is more virulent now than in 2001.
GENERAL:
That’s pure conjecture.
CLARK:
In fact, it may have been that 2001 was their most successful year.
GENERAL:
Like I said, we’re making progress. So what’s your conclusion?
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