On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
A strong, agile, safe, secure, effective, nuclear arsenal for the United States is not debatable.
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congress.govA strong, agile, safe, secure, effective, nuclear arsenal for the United States is not debatable.
Hagel's firm stance on the necessity of a robust U.S. nuclear arsenal.
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