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John Garamendi: “In this context we must understand what investments are necessary to carry out an effective strategy and maintain a…”

On the recordOctober 28, 2013
In this context we must understand what investments are necessary to carry out an effective strategy and maintain a credible nuclear deterrent to meet post-cold war threats in an era of constrained budgets.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi discusses the importance of investment in nuclear strategy amidst budget constraints.

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