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Angus King: “Command and control, a crucial part of the nuclear deterrent. How do you feel about where we are in command and control…”

On the recordMarch 3, 2015
Command and control, a crucial part of the nuclear deterrent. How do you feel about where we are in command and control particularly in light of the developing cyber threat?
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King emphasizes the importance of command and control in nuclear deterrence amidst cyber threats.

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