Paul Henry Nitze ( January 16 , 1907 -- October 19 , 2004 ) was a high-ranking United States government official who helped shape Cold War defense policy over the course of numerous presidential administrations .
Paul Henry Nitze ( January 16 , 1907 -- October 19 , 2004 ) was an American politician . He helped shape Cold War defense policy over the course of many presidential administrations .