Dick Lugar: “The treaty explicitly states that, modernization and replacement of strategic offensive arms may be carried out.”

Yes, I do share that problem very much.

I join you in welcoming back Secretary Burns and Tom Nides, both who are good friends of the committee.

Reserving the right to object, Mr. President, I believe the chairman has stated a fair position. On the other hand, in terms of our side, the Republican side, I wish to preserve at least the rights of our Members to have the maximum amount…

jettisoning treaties that provide a legal framework for exposing Russian violations achieves nothing.