04/21/2010
https://www.congress.gov...
"Secretary Creedon, do you intend to address the disparity in tactical nuclear weapons that was noted in the New START Resolution of Ratification?"
"a modern nuclear infrastructure was essential for facilitating reductions in the arsenal while sustaining deterrence"
"Will DOD take a proactive role, using the NWC, to determine the feasibility of the modular approach by this summer?"
"The DDPR concluded that the 'alliance's nuclear force posture currently meets the criteria for an effective deterrence and defence posture.'"