Do new members to the nuclear club receive flowers or a fruit basket?
A quick perusal of the Miss Manners Etiquette book indicates none of the above is appropriate. This event calls for one of those times when you care enough to send the VERY best. We should have a response from the DoD and a convening of our scared congresscritters within 48 hours.
I am betting on bilateral negotiations and a sloppy wet kiss apology.