The thing that keeps me awake at night is a nexus between terrorism and massive destruction...the possibility that a terrorist organization could either acquire a ready-made weapon or fabricate something improvised that would have a catastrophic effect for us.
Michele Flournoy
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ISIS is the new jihad - violent jihadist vanguard in the Middle East and globally.
Michele Flournoy
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General James Mattis is a storied and much-respected military leader.
Michele Flournoy
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[James Mattis] is a student of history. He's a strategic thinker.
Michele Flournoy
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[James Mattis] also has real passion for the care of the men and women in the U.S. military and their families. So, you know, I think he would be an outstanding candidate.