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about it. He said there are strong suspicions it is already outmoded and questions about how well it works. But if the aircraft proves not to be obsolete and performs properly, he said he Would support its development.
• MX Missile: The candidate said he supports development of the missile but said it is still an “open issue” whether it is worth the money required to deploy it, especially given the defense weaknesses inherent in keeping the missiles in silos.
• “Star Wars:” Costello said he supports research into further nuclear “possibilities” until we can come up with a freeze on nuclear weapons which is bilateral and verifiable with inspections.
• The Arms Race: Costello said he does not believe in the build-down theory. He believes the country’s emphasis should be on a second-strike capability rather than focusing on nuclear superiority.
• The Middle East: “We should only take up a position which can be defended or (become involved in a situation) where we know the sacrifice is not for naught,” said Costello. “We have seen no action except Grenada in support of our foreign policy and certainly we are taken much less seriously than
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