A proposed nuclear deal between the United States and Vietnam has drawn protests from two former U.S. congressmen who contend it does not include restrictions on enriching uranium, the process that rogue nations use to manufacture nuclear weapons.
Former Congressmen William Hendon, R-N.C. and John LeBoutillier, R-N.Y. argue that the move could heighten the risk of nuclear proliferation; could increase the possibility of nuclear materials falling into extremists' hands; and contend that the deal runs counter to the U.S. policy.
"We're going to give the Vietnamese nuclear enrichment authority, which could lead to nuclear weapons or, more frightening, loose nuclear material in terrorist hands," Hendon told a news conference in Washington.
Critics have blasted the Vietnam deal as contradicting President Barack Obama’s stated nuclear goals.Here's more
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What an IDIOT!!! This is a third world country!! HOW would they insure the safety of these materials??? Does ANYONE in this administration THINK before they speak???
ReplyDeleteIn case you haven't noticed, these "3rd world" countries are leaping towards massive development with the influx of jobs that "Americans didn't want" along with the profits from selling the items manufactured.
ReplyDelete8;16...I missed something in your retort....how do jobs in a third world country equate to being eligble for a nuclear reactor OR the ability to protect those materials??
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