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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
This is very important in terms of modernizing, making sure that we have a sufficient nuclear deterrent.
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Kelly Ayotte
Republican · New Hampshire

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Ayotte stresses the importance of modernization for an effective nuclear deterrent.

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