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Henry Kissinger: “Well, I read what I guess was an early version--somehow it was sent to me--of the national security strategy. And I…”

On the recordJanuary 24, 2018
Well, I read what I guess was an early version--somehow it was sent to me--of the national security strategy. And I liked the beginning of it because it talked about our commitment to getting rid of nuclear weapons. But as you read on, it almost sounded a little bit as though there might be this or that occasion where we would use nuclear weapons. And this notion of using them that is spreading around is deeply disturbing to me because of the consequences.
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Henry Kissinger

Editor's note · Context

Kissinger expresses concern over the potential use of nuclear weapons despite commitments to disarmament.

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