On the recordJune 16, 2010
President Obama asserted in his NPR that the United States could deter potential adversaries and reassure allies with a 'reduced reliance on nuclear weapons.'
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Thune references Obama's stance on nuclear reliance and military capabilities.
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There's been enough uncertainty this last year, and, you know, unfortunately, I think through two government shutdowns that extended for a long period of time, it's better for everybody if there's predictability, certainty.
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