[20030127]RS20834_核穿地弹武器.pdf

1 Glenn Kessler, “Nuclear Sites in Iran Worry U.S. Officials,” Washington Post, December 14,2002: 18, 21; David Fulghum, “Iraqs Hidden Weapons Are Likely Underground,” AviationWeek & Space Technology, December 16, 2002: 44; and Joby Warrick, “Iran, N. Korea NuclearPlans Pose New Risks,” Washington Post, December 24, 2002: 1, 11.2 “Nuclear Posture Review Excerpts,” p. 46 of Nuclear Posture Review (NPR); available athttp:/www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/policy/dod/npr.htm. Secretary of Defense DonaldRumsfeld confirmed that the NPR was leaked. When asked about the leak at a press conference,he said, “I am disturbed by the leak because I think its enormously unprofessional.” U.S.Department of Defense. News Transcript: “DoD News Briefing Secretary Rumsfeld and Gen.Pace,” March 15, 2002. http:/www.defenselink.mil/news/Mar2002/t03152002_t0315sd.html.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20834Updated January 27, 2003Nuclear Earth Penetrator WeaponsJonathan MedaliaSpecialist in National DefenseForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryThe Administrations Nuclear Posture Review considered nuclear eart