Political Quotes

“A consensus emerged during the 1990s with regard to the national security of the United States. That consensus was and remains that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction-- nuclear, chemical and biological--and their means of delivery constitute the most important threat to our national security. There is also widespread acknowledgment that a number of rogue nations, and particularly China, represent the new national security challenge for the United States. Yet, this body, the U.S. Senate, is about to pass with overwhelming support a major piece of legislation that stands in direct contradiction to the objectives of U.S. national security policy--to limit the spread of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. This is not hyperbole; it is a simple statement of fact. I acknowledge that the administration has endorsed S. 149. A campaign pledge has been kept. But the long-term ramifications of the vote we are about to take should not be underestimated.”