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John Thune: “Once these provisions were agreed, it became clear that we could sustain a strong Triad and meet deterrence and hedging…”

On the recordJune 16, 2010
Once these provisions were agreed, it became clear that we could sustain a strong Triad and meet deterrence and hedging requirements within a limit of 700 deployed ICBMs, SLBMs, and nuclear-capable heavy bombers.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Explaining the feasibility of maintaining a strong nuclear deterrent under the new limits.

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