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Angus King: “It's a miracle because of the credibility of the deterrent.”

On the recordMarch 4, 2014
It's a miracle because of the credibility of the deterrent.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King reflects on the historical success of nuclear deterrence over 69 years.

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