Adam Smith actually said...

We have to have enough of a deterrent to make sure that they never use them because they know that it would lead to their own destruction because of the size of our deterrent.

Context

Smith discusses the need for a credible nuclear deterrent to prevent adversaries from using their weapons.

03/07/2017

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