this is kind of an opportunity, let's face it, for those of us who care about modernization, this moment in time is an o...
the only real reductions that are taking place are on our side.
A treaty is only as good as the two people who agree to it, and either one of them can step aside.
None of us can afford to allow our deterrent shield to deteriorate, and to have a lack of confidence about it.
No, we're not going to give you that.
I think it just reflects what has been a pervasive and is a systemic nervousness on their part.
this really is not much of a treaty. It is more about continuing the process and understanding how we verify and do thos...
It seems to me that what you're saying is, the treaty itself is not particularly important, that what is important is th...
I think what they are saying is, though, if we develop any capabilities--any capabilities--as it relates to defense agai...
I think it is a pretty modest reduction, but I would underscore very strongly the importance of a firm commitment by the...
the only real restrictions are coming on our side where we are actually reducing our capabilities per the treaty.
I am confident that the 10-year plan is going to be well laid out, well defined, on the table.
the real key issue is figuring out some way of giving assurance to those of us who care about our stockpile, that we're ...
I think that the posture should be that we're going to pursue the recommendations of our military leadership.
But, aren't they already below the level, just specifically as it relates to strategic launch ability?
I think they concluded, at some point, they weren't going to compete with the United States, primarily economically, but...
I know that we cannot bind future Congresses. Thankfully, those before us didn't do that.
What we can do is focus on modernization, which is not a part of this, and ensure that what we do have is reliable.
