01/26/2011
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"Russia, to my view, is not the most important threat to America right now."
"I do believe it was a mistake. I think it could really help our security and not cause the problems some suggested."
"Allied doubts about the credibility of U.S. security commitments could undermine alliance relations and encourage nuclear proliferation among some allies and friends."
"I do not believe that our allies and friends will have any reason to doubt the credibility of U.S. nuclear security guarantees at the 700/1,550 New START limits."