09/21/2016
https://www.congress.gov...
"What land-based requirements remain in Europe for the implementation of the new sea-based missile system?"
"What advances in missile defense technology do you think would prompt the Russians to threaten to withdraw from the treaty?"
"Does anything in the proposed treaty interfere with your plans regarding missile defense?"
"So--and I am extrapolating here, and please disabuse me of the notion if it's incorrect--you are essentially saying that this new system offers a much better umbrella of protection."