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On the recordNovember 2, 2015
The principal role of U.S. nuclear weapons is to deter nuclear attacks against the United States and its allies.
Said by
Mike Rogers
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Rogers emphasizes the deterrent role of U.S. nuclear weapons against attacks.

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