Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I come to the floor today to speak in favor of the New START treaty and to do so strongly. First let me say I have been listening to Chairman Kerry and Senator Lugar discuss this treaty. I think they have been clear and compelling with respect to the arguments they have advanced. I think Senator Kerry has made abundantly clear why this treaty is entirely in the interests of the United States. This treaty simultaneously takes real steps toward reducing the number of nuclear arms in the world while also recognizing the important role these weapons play in our national defense. Above all else, I believe this treaty is stabilizing, which should be the goal of any action related to nuclear weapons. I currently serve as chairman of the Senate ICBM Coalition. North Dakota proudly hosts the only Air Force base in the country that has two nuclear missions. Minot Air Force Base houses both ICBMs and nuclear bombers. As a result, North Dakotans have a special appreciation for the awesome power of these weapons and their critical role in our national security. While most people approach the existence of these weapons purely from an academic standpoint, we in North Dakota are confronted with their reality on a daily basis. Still, we as North Dakotans are only observers.…”