"A terrorist nuclear detonation in a western city would destroy all economic confidence"
- John Bruton
About this Quote
This quote by John Bruton talks to the destructive effects of a terrorist nuclear detonation in a western city. Such an event would have a devastating influence on the economy of the city, and the larger region. The destruction of residential or commercial property and infrastructure would be immense, and the death would be ravaging. The mental impact of such an occasion would be significant, and would likely trigger a collapse in economic self-confidence. People would be less likely to purchase the city, and companies would be less most likely to run there. This would cause a reduction in financial activity, and a reduction in job opportunity. The economic effect of a terrorist nuclear detonation in a western city would be devastating, and would have lasting results.
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