Our nuclear forces remain the foundation of deterrence. Our arsenal needs significant and immediate investment.
Ben Nelson: “Our nuclear forces remain the foundation of deterrence. Our arsenal needs significant and immediate investment.”
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Senator Nelson stresses the need for investment in nuclear forces for national security.
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