Robert McNamara on the Effectiveness of Nuclear Deterrence

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2005/03/09/Robert_McNamara

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009. He was 93.

In this excerpt from March 2005, McNamara discusses the effectiveness of nuclear deterrence during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. McNamara implies that, due to their lethality, small stockpiles of nuclear weapons are just as effective as large-scale arsenals in deterring military action by an enemy state.

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The 8th U.S. Secretary of Defense reflects on the history of nuclear weapons policies and current dangers. Secretary McNamara was a principle actor in the formulation of Cold War era nuclear strategy in the NATO alliance. He will share his views on the current state of the alliance and the direction nuclear policy has followed - and perhaps should follow - in today's world. - World Affairs Council of Northern California

Robert Strange McNamara (June 9, 1916 July 6, 2009) was an American business executive and the eighth Secretary of Defense. McNamara served as Defense Secretary for Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson from 1961 to 1968. Following that he served as President of the World Bank from 1968 until 1981.

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[DeletedDelusion]

What's with all of you people?

Rest in peace Robert S. McNamara.

[Martyrmaul]

What's wrong with being supportive of the US?

I don't agree with everything that McNamara has done, but in the same documentary he appears remorseful for the lives that were taken during his life in the government. Holding him responsible, ignoring the incredible pressures he was under from the rest of the military and presidencies, just speaks of blind ignorance.

[RobertMcNamara5]

i love him in nazi zombies, my favorite Character

[homiezrgr8]

@DeletedDelusion Yes the zombies got him on round 22.

[tomedalby]

Big mac attack

[Fergusforslipknot]

they didn't call him the wiz kid for nothing

[salemarde]

get of the mac jack

[ADDMEONPSN]

“Brains are like hearts - they go where they are appreciated”

Robert S. McNamara

[SINAPEDAL]

Big Mac attack!

[Enysvar]

rot in pieces

[92af]

RIP Robert McNamara

[GamerShow1]

This Guy rocks on Black ops xD