On the recordJune 18, 2013
The United States will 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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presidency.ucsb.edu“The United States will only consider the use of nuclear weapons in extreme circumstances to defend the vital interests of the United States or its allies and partners.”
Fact Sheet: Nuclear Weapons Employment Strategy of the United States
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