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TAMPA, Fla. - Keeping weapons of mass destruction out of the hands of
terrorists has become a key technological area of focus for special
operations, according to the Army general recently nominated to head U.S.
Special Operations Command.
Noting concerns over the safeguarding of old stockpiles of chemical,
biological and nuclear weapons around the world, Lt. Gen. Joseph Votel said
the "nightmare is them falling into the hands of Sunni extremists or other
extremist ideologists who have no problem using them."
"We do see violent extremist organizations and others continue to exert a
desire to acquire these types of weapons. So our ability to detect and
neutralize them effectively will be a key piece for our country," said Gen.
Votel, an Army Ranger who heads Joint Special Operations Command, which
includes elite units such as Delta Force and SEAL Team 6.
On June 24, President Obama nominated Gen. Votel, 56, to succeed Navy Adm.
William McRaven as commander of U.S. Special Operations Command. His
nomination awaits Senate approval.
"I am deeply honored to be nominated as the next commander of U.S. Special
Operations Command, and, if confirmed, I will work tirelessly on behalf of
the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, civilians and families of USSOCOM to
ensure the command continues to provide the American people the world's
finest Special Operations Forces," Gen. Votel said.
By Epictetus
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