America Quote by Michael Scheuer
“The second touchstone for America I think unquestionably was pushing to conclusion the program we had with the Russians to control the Soviet nuclear arsenal. I tend to think that more than anything else, that will come back to haunt us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on nuclear policy, 2000s
He warns that the U.S. agreement to limit Soviet nuclear weapons may later cause serious problems for America.
In simple terms: U.S. nuclear deal may backfire.
Consider long‑term consequences of arms deals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- defense planning
- diplomacy
- non‑proliferation
- budgeting
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How might this agreement affect future negotiations?
- What safeguards could prevent unintended fallout?
Potential loss of leverage if Soviet arsenal remains uncontrolled.