Senator Nunn on “The Colbert Report”

The U.S. nuclear budget comprises a variety of programs associated with nuclear weapons, nuclear nonproliferation, nuclear security, and legacy environmental and health costs.

Nuclear and radiological security aims to ensure nuclear and other radioactive materials are secure from unauthorized access and theft, and that nuclear facilities are secure from sabotage.

Strong nonproliferation practices can help pave the way for expediting and successfully expanding nuclear energy.