Which of the following statements about chemical weapons is true?
A) Chemical weapons are inexpensive to produce.
B) Chemical weapons are made from ingredients common to plastics and the processing of pharmaceuticals.
C) Saddam Hussein used chemical weapons against the Kurds in 1988.
D) All of the above.

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A) Chemical weapons can be produced at a lower cost than some conventional weapons, but they still require a considerable investment in research, development, and manufacturing facilities.
B) Chemical weapons can be made from a variety of chemicals, including ingredients common to plastics, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals, but specialized equipment and expertise are required to produce and weaponize them.
C) Saddam Hussein's regime used chemical weapons, including mustard gas and nerve agents, against both Iranian forces and Kurdish civilians in the late 1980s.

Which of the Following Statements About Chemical Weapons Is True