Mike Turner actually said...

Traditionally, a President has directed his military advisers to determine, chiefly, what level of our nuclear force is needed to deter a potential adversary from attacking us or our allies.

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Turner emphasizes the importance of military strategy over political ideology in nuclear force determination.

07/31/2012

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