I have maintained reservations about the treaty in that regard.

I find it stunning... that we have not had a compliance report since 2005.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

America does have a different role. As you all know, over 30 countries count on us for their protection.

I think that it's a really, really good thing to have this treaty.

the modernization that you've been pursuing is absolutely critical.

I agree with Secretary of Defense Bob Gates when he wrote, last week in the Wall Street Journal, that the new treaty provides verification that has been needed since START I expired in December.

Russia's a threat to many, but a protector of none.

we've had 40 years of experience with this now, and I kind of view it as a marriage.

We've been told that they are--the Russians are involved in a modernization program, and that they're further along than we are.

the first responsibility of a government is the protection of its citizens and the defense of the American people.

Are we better off with this, or are we better off without it?