If a terrorist, for example, were able to obtain nuclear materials, plutonium or uranium, build an improvised nuclear device, and blow that device up in a U.S. city, obviously, the devastation would be significant.
Discussing the potential threat of nuclear terrorism and its consequences.
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I just think there's a danger in going below this level and I think we need to be careful and thoughtful about it.
We cannot just be catching up or trying to stay at par with the rest of the world or otherwise our defenses are down.
While the administration may be moving forward in anticipation of a new reduction, anything that it's doing is not intended to be unilateral.