On the recordJuly 24, 2012
deterrence is all about withholding the weapon, not about using the weapon.
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Leahy emphasizes the importance of deterrence through the threat of weapons, not their use.
Share
More from Patrick Leahy
Dec 13, 2022
in 1986, when much of Central America was embroiled in armed conflicts in which hundreds of thousands of people, overwhelmingly civilians, were killed, a group of parishioners from the Franconia, NH, Congregational Church established…
Dec 19, 2022
veterans make a valuable addition to any workplace. Vermont companies know this, which is why most employers in the State do their best to recruit former servicemembers. But some go far beyond others in their commitment to employing…
Nov 15, 2022
a few minutes ago, before I opened the Senate, I had the privilege of walking on the floor with Senator-elect Peter Welch of Vermont. I am going to speak more about our new Senator, who will be taking this seat very shortly, within the…
Mar 22, 2023
Do not turn your material, do not turn your reports over to the Executive Branch and let them tell you what is or is not classified.
Other voices in this conversation
