On the recordApril 21, 2010
The United States would only consider the use of nuclear weapons in extreme circumstances to defend the vital interests of the United States or its allies and partners.
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congress.govThe United States would only consider the use of nuclear weapons in extreme circumstances to defend the vital interests of the United States or its allies and partners.
Tauscher clarifies the conditions under which the U.S. might use nuclear weapons.
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