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John McCain: So, we are telling the American people, now, that if there's a chemical or biological attack on the United States of…

On the recordApril 21, 2010
So, we are telling the American people, now, that if there's a chemical or biological attack on the United States of America, and it is of devastating consequences, we will rule out the option of using a nuclear weapon, even though that may be the most effective course of action, if that country is in compliance or noncompliance with the NPT.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain critiques the nuclear response policy regarding compliance with the NPT.

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