Kay Hagan actually said...

"It is important to discuss nuclear arms control with the Russians within the context of the evolving U.S.-Russian relations."

"Ratifying New START will underscore our commitment and emphasis toward nonproliferation, and ratifying the treaty will assist us in garnering international consensus regarding nuclear weapons prolifer..."

"Ratifying the New START provides the United States with an opportunity to negotiate with Russia on tactical nuclear weapons."

"Some experts indicate that if the Senate does not ratify the New START it can potentially send conflicting messages about the administration's emphasis and commitment to nonproliferation and the NPT."