From The Times On India:WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Robert Gates warned of "catastrophic" consequences for any state that provided nuclear weapons used in a terrorist attack on the United States.
His comments came on Tuesday at the end of a two-day swing through US air bases in which he pressed the air force to give priority attention to its nuclear forces, warning that the need for deterrence was growing, not diminishing.
"Every senior leader, when you're asked what keeps you awake at night, it's the thought of a terrorist ending up with a weapon of mass destruction, especially nuclear," Gates told reporters on a flight back to Washington.
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My Comment: Does Robert Gates know something that we do not? All nuclear material can be traced back to its source .... something about the impurities in fissionable materials that are unique to how its produced. If an atomic weapon is used, the country of origin will be found.
If it is from Iran, North Korea, etc..., we know that the response will be overwhelming.
If it is Pakistan .... I can only guess.
My question .... what if the material came from Russia or China. I would love to know what the answer to that will be ..... or maybe not.
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