General Chilton, have you also conducted a net assessment to determine if the United States can carry out its deterrence mission under a likely mixed Russian strategic and tactical nuclear weapons force structure?
John McCain: “General Chilton, have you also conducted a net assessment to determine if the United States can carry out its deterrence…”
On the recordJune 16, 2010
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Senator McCain asked about U.S. deterrence capabilities against Russian nuclear forces.
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