William J. Perry: “This treaty does advance American security objectives, particularly with respect to what I consider to be our greatest…”

I think the inspection provisions considerably enhance our ability to verify the treaty.

I just wanted to make a really, I think, basic point on this issue, which is that we have, without doubt, the best military in the world.

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.