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Mike Turner: “I am very concerned that as we begin the deterrence review, or as we begin any review to look at further reductions…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2011
I am very concerned that as we begin the deterrence review, or as we begin any review to look at further reductions, that it be done in the context of, as I was describing, the actual 'what is being deterred.'
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Mike Turner
Republican · Ohio

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Turner emphasizes the need for context in deterrence reviews regarding nuclear capabilities.

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