I firmly believe that deterrence reduces proliferation by their continued reliance on our nuclear deterrent rather than to develop their own.

why does this treaty not specifically address rail-based launchers?

The implications of this treaty on missile defense have yet to be clarified completely.

Just my only concern is to have both sides heard, and those who are opposed to it, we have a lot of very smart people that have been opposed to it.

Wouldn't you agree there are political implications of cheating?

What decisions have been made or will be made to replace or modernize our aging systems based on ratification of this treaty?

I remain concerned that the verification process contained in this treaty does not ensure treaty obligations can be monitored.

The United States will continue to improve our missile defenses, as needed to defend the U.S. Homeland.

I have been concerned about the process, and I am not blaming anyone.

Being outnumbered or outflanked by 10 to 1--it is very disturbing to me.

I want to underscore that the focus of these negotiations from beginning to end was strategic offensive arms.

what are the impacts of unilaterally reducing the nuclear payload on each Minuteman III ICBM from three warheads down to a single warhead?

Why does this treaty not address tactical nuclear weapons, even though tactical nuclear weapons remain one of the most significant threats to our national security?

Secretary Gottemoeller and Dr. Warner, why do New START procedures regarding the elimination of delivery vehicles not require inspectors present during final stages of elimination?

Secretary Gottemoeller and Dr. Warner, do you believe that the Russians view the deployment of 10 GBIs in Poland as a threat?

perhaps it was a strategic error to focus too narrowly on strategic arms and ignore Russia's superiority in tactical nuclear weapons.

Is the U.S. force capable of carrying out our deterrence and extended deterrence missions now and in the future?

The New START treaty is needed in order to provide a critical framework for the strategic relationship between the United States and Russia.