06/20/2011
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"Within this strategic context, and in the face of our aging nuclear stockpile, strategic arms reduction is in the best interest of both nations."
"I think that tactical nuclear weapons are an integral part of a strategic security."
"Any other comments from the other panel members?"
"We need to go ahead and ratify the New START treaty in order to continue negotiating with Russia on their tactical nuclear weapons."