06/24/2009
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"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."
"I do believe, however, that Russia's stockpile of short-range nuclear weapons vastly exceeds any reasonable political or military requirements and that Russia should be convinced to carry out dramatic..."