I don't think we will crumble the economy of the United States on May 1 but we will make a dent.

What are the implications of a China that may be on nuclear parity with the United States?

As the United States' $12 trillion-per-year economy becomes increasingly integrated with China's 1.3 billion-person economy . . . trade and investment will continue to grow, creating jobs and increasing prosperity in both the United States and China.

The United States government first learned of the diversion of the W-88 nuclear warhead design in late 1995.

The United States is a nation located in the global economy, and we get enormous, enormous benefits from dealing with foreigners.

As for the politicians, like everyone else in America, they were motivated by money, not ideals.