On the recordSeptember 28, 2021
I explained to her that the President is the sole nuclear launch authority, but he doesn't launch them alone.
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Mark Esper
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congress.govI explained to her that the President is the sole nuclear launch authority, but he doesn't launch them alone.
Mark Esper clarifies the nuclear launch authority process to Speaker Pelosi.
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