Make deterrence of nuclear attack sole purpose of US nuclear weapons

The United States will continue to strengthen conventional capabilities and reduce the role of nuclear weapons in deterring non-nuclear attacks, with the objective of making deterrence of nuclear attack on the United States or our allies and partners the sole purpose of U.S. nuclear weapons.

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Make deterrence of nuclear attack sole purpose of US nuclear weapons
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