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Adam Smith: “The number one military objective, in my view, is figuring out how to reestablish credible deterrence”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2020
The number one military objective, in my view, is figuring out how to reestablish credible deterrence
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the need for credible military deterrence against China.

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