On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
A safe, secure, and reliable nuclear deterrent is essential to national security, and, if confirmed, ensuring the viability of plans for its future needs will be a priority for me.
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Carter emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reliable nuclear deterrent for national security.
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