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John McCain: Our so-called tactical nuclear weapons in Europe provide a strategic deterrent to Russia's tactical nuclear weapons that…

On the recordJune 16, 2010
Our so-called tactical nuclear weapons in Europe provide a strategic deterrent to Russia's tactical nuclear weapons that are a strategic threat to NATO.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the strategic role of U.S. tactical nuclear weapons in Europe against Russian threats.

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