July of 2013 and special director to the president in weapons of mass destruction and bio defense and in this role oversees and coordinates the programs to reduce Global Threats from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, including biological threats from deliberate occurring or accidental sources. Each of them will give a brief introduction so we optimize our time together. But like the director, he has an illustrious biography as well. Dr. James h. Anderson, directly to tims left, the assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities. Dr. Anderson was confirmed by the u. S. Senate on august 28, 2018, as assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans, an capabilities. Dr. Anderson is responsible for advising secretary of defense, the undersecretary of defense for policy on National Security and defense strategy. The forces, and contingency plans necessary to implement defense strategy, nuclear deterrents, and Missile Defense policy. And Security Cooperation pl