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On the recordFebruary 28, 2022
My job is to deter limited nuclear use, and if deterrence fails, to restore that deterrence.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Garamendi emphasizes the importance of nuclear deterrence in his role.

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