William J. Perry: “I just wanted to make a really, I think, basic point on this issue, which is that we have, without doubt, the best…”

I do not. I have studied the treaty rather carefully, and it is my own judgment that it provides adequately for the national security interests of the United States.

The United States has global interests, and those global interests require presence around the world...

I believe if the United States failed to ratify this treaty, our country would essentially lose any ability for international leadership in this field and international influence in the field.

The danger in Asia is at least as great as the danger in the Middle East.