Finally, the Nassau agreement recognizes that nuclear defense is not enough, that the agreed NATO levels of conventional strength must be met, and that the alliance cannot afford to be in a position of having to answer every threat with nuclear weapons or nothing.
Kennedy argues for a balanced approach to defense that includes both nuclear and conventional military capabilities.
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