03/05/2012
https://www.congress.gov...
"I appreciate your comments specifically about the importance of ratifying this treaty and the basis that we have, therefore, for carefully considering, with or without Russia, nonproliferation efforts..."
"to the extent that we have an opportunity to talk about the tactical weapons with the Russians, this is going to require another set of negotiations."
"the record is a little bit untidy and the way forward is for this committee in the ratification process with the administration to make clear that we accept no limits on our missile defense capabiliti..."
"It appears that Secretary Gates agrees with both of you and is apparently asking for approximately $5 billion in additional funds to achieve these ends."