Barack Obama actually said...

"While we cannot replace Justice Stevens' experience or wisdom, I will seek someone in the coming weeks with similar -- similar qualities. It will also be someone who, like Justice Stevens knows that i..."

"The last I checked, Sarah Palin is not much of an expert on nuclear issues."

"the Treaty will set the stage for further cuts. And going forward, we hope to pursue discussion with Russia on reducing both our strategic and tactical weapons, including non-deployed weapons."

"an important milestone for nuclear security and nonproliferation, and for United States-Russia relations"