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Jim Risch: “Can the United States credibly take on increased commitments to provide assured deterrence to our allies and extended…”

On the recordApril 28, 2010
Can the United States credibly take on increased commitments to provide assured deterrence to our allies and extended deterrence with a shrinking arsenal of launchers?
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch raises concerns about U.S. deterrence capabilities with a reduced nuclear arsenal.

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