Joseph Biden actually said...

"This investment is not only consistent with a nonproliferation agenda, it is essential to it."

"This investment is not only consistent with our nonproliferation agenda, but essential to it."

"We need to continue to invest in a modern, sustainable infrastructure that supports the full range of NNSA's mission, not just stockpile stewardship."

"Like any cash-strapped family, we will work within a budget to invest in what we need and sacrifice what we don't."