Five-star Pentagon Candidate Official: The U.S. Should Simultaneously Deter Multiple Nuclear Powers
Washington, November 5 -- TASS
The United States should have the capability to simultaneously deter multiple nuclear powers. Robert Cardle, a candidate for the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Policy and Programs, nominated by President Donald Trump, made this statement.
In written responses submitted to U.S. lawmakers, the Pentagon's assistant secretary candidate stated, "I believe our strategic forces must be able to simultaneously deter strategic attacks from multiple nuclear powers, especially two with the greatest potential, namely Russia and China (TASS note)." This document was prepared for the Senate Armed Services Committee's hearing on Cardle's nomination.
The official did not explicitly state whether he supports the deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons in the Indo-Pacific region. Cardle noted, "If my nomination is approved, I will consult with relevant colleagues within the Department of Defense and allies to discuss whether adjustments to the U.S. nuclear force deployment in the Indo-Pacific are needed to maintain deterrence against potential adversaries."
The U.S. official added, "My understanding is that the growth of China's nuclear forces has exceeded U.S. expectations." He also pledged to examine whether "additional measures" are needed to demonstrate Washington's willingness to continue protecting its Asian allies under its nuclear umbrella.
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