Yep, makes perfect sense: develop a cheap, cost-effective nuclear reactor design with someone who is a big competitor to the US, and who our children will most likely have to fight a war against. Yeah, perfect sense.

A rising tide lifts all ships. He's also pumping millions into eradicating disease in third world countries. Should "let them make their own effort?"

The US is shooting itself in the foot with its attitudes toward nuclear power.

That's my point about "eradicating disease". How many decades and billions of dollars have been poured into Africa with no success? How many free notebook computers have been handed out by smiley billionaires? It's a fable people love to tell.