Wayne Allard: “The important point is that we have careful review of our nuclear posture. I think it should be done with a lot of…”

“The important point is that we have careful review of our nuclear posture. I think it should be done with a lot of consultation with a lot of different people, other than only the President and his immediate surrounding staff. I think the amendment of Senator Warner does that. I think it is certainly compatible and consistent with what the committee has been thinking in terms of the studies they think are necessary, both in long-term as well as short-term posturing with the nuclear forces. Personally, I think probably there is going to be an opportunity for us to reduce some of our nuclear forces. But it has to be done with a lot of forethought and careful study. I don't think we are going to solve that on the Senate floor. I think it is going to take people who know and understand all the details of the program-- both ours as well as throughout the world--to make this decision. I don't think it can be made quickly.”