Right now we have a theory of mutually assured destruction that supposedly
provides for peace and stability, and it's worked. But that doesn't mean
that we can't build upon a concept of MAD where both sides are vulnerable
to another attack. Why wouldn't an enhanced deterrent, a more stable
peace, a better prospect to denying the ones who enter conflict in the
first place to have a reduction of offensive systems and an introduction
to defensive capability. I believe that is the route this country will
eventually go.
-- Senator Dan Quayle discussing nuclear weapons
-- at a speech in Chicago. (reported in the NY Times 9/9/88)
