I am a great believer in the tremendous importance of getting rid of nuclear weapons, but I think the way to do that is, as long as there are nuclear weapons, the United States must have a robust, secure, and safe arsenal to use for deterrence and for a basis from which to negotiate down.
Kissinger emphasizes the need for a secure nuclear arsenal while advocating for nuclear disarmament.
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