On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
We've got some work to do on modernization and we're going to invest in the modernization we need to keep that deterrent stronger than it's ever been. And you have my commitment to do that.
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congress.govWe've got some work to do on modernization and we're going to invest in the modernization we need to keep that deterrent stronger than it's ever been. And you have my commitment to do that.
Hagel commits to investing in nuclear modernization for stronger deterrence.
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