John McCain actually said...

If ratification of the New START treaty is to serve rather than undermine our national security, we need adequate resources and a consistent long-term commitment to modernize the weapons complex.

Context

McCain stresses the importance of resources for modernizing the weapons complex to ensure national security.

06/16/2010

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