John Kerry actually said...

While the opportunity and need for robust U.S. leadership is clear, so, too, are the challenges ahead.

Kerry acknowledges both the necessity and difficulties of U.S. leadership in peace efforts.

05/13/2009

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This treaty marks a significant step forward for both America and Russia, and I think the world.

every previous President who faced this choice has found that the United States is better off with a treaty than without one

The failure to ratify and move ahead with this will certainly set back the prospects for United States-Russian cooperation.

I believe our chances of proceeding to reductions on tac nukes would be zero if we do not ratify and put this treaty into force.