On the recordOctober 21, 2015
I would suggest to the Senator that if you are in a fight and all you can do is defend and never punch, you are going to eventually lose that fight. I think this is an important area. The theory of deterrence, as distasteful as it might have been, the mutually assured destruction during the nuclear era did in fact prevent the use of nuclear arms for some 70 years. I think we need to be thinking about a deterrence that goes beyond simply defensive measures. I commend the chairman for raising this issue and appreciate your thoughtful consideration. Mr. President, I yield the floor.
