Absolutely, sir.
The cost alone for modernizing both the nuclear weapons complex and the triad are substantial.
Now is the time to face up to the realities. More funding will be needed in the first few years.
The Russians are known for their secrecy, denial, and deception in operating their strategic forces.
It is critically important that the United States maintain a modern and effective ICBM force.
I fear that there is already a gap emerging between expectations and fiscal realities.
It appears that both Russia and the United States will have the capability to upload large numbers of warheads in fairly short order.
Russian cheating could have significant political and strategic implications if the assumptions about the scope and timing of possible Russi...
Do you feel we should be concerned that this treaty may impede the development and deployment of our future prompt global strike capability?
I share Dr. Anastasio's concerns regarding the inadequacy of the funding identified in the administrations section 1251 report.
as strategic arsenals are reduced, the distinction between tactical and strategic nuclear weapons is bound to erode.
the verification provisions of New START are inadequate to give us the depth of knowledge that we will need, given Russian military doctrine...
The inadequacy of that standard alone for credible deterrence and assurance has been recognized by Democratic and Republican administrations...
Our so-called tactical nuclear weapons in Europe provide a strategic deterrent to Russia's tactical nuclear weapons that are a strategic thr...
Does cheating matter?
Perhaps it will be with bombers, rather than ICBMs, if they have an effective missile defense.
What leverage do we have to compel Russia to discuss reductions of its tactical arsenal in the future if we were to ratify the New START tre...
Then is it agreeable to you that this committee and the Senate have the ability to carefully review the negotiating record so that the recor...
