[saalweachter]

To be fair, Obama requesting the money is one of the best ways to ensure Congress does not appropriate it.

[dragonwriter]

While true in general, with regard to military applications, Obama requesting money can be a way to get Congress to appropriate more.

[saalweachter]

Obama also unfortunately tends to act in good faith and with intent, so snark aside if he requested the funding for them he is probably OK with tactical nukes.