Angus King actually said...

Do you think we should reexamine those decisions? It just seems like we are reducing our force structure at a time of... unprecedented threa...

Deterrence has been a theory and a doctrine that has served this Nation well for 70 years.

Does the theory of deterrence work against a madman or a suicidal fanatic?

I think it's very important to be as clear as we can with the North Koreans about what the rules of engagement are.