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William J. Perry: “The U.S. should maintain a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear deterrent for itself and its allies, and that this…”

On the recordMay 27, 2010
The U.S. should maintain a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear deterrent for itself and its allies, and that this deterrent should be adequately funded and staffed with topnotch managers, scientists, and engineers.
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William J. Perry
South Carolina

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Perry emphasizes the need for a well-funded nuclear deterrent.

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