William J. Perry: “We have two different requirements we have to meet: maintaining deterrence while at the same time working to decrease…”

A preemptive strike could bring about complete and total catastrophe to South Korea and to Japan. So that is not an option.

I expect the DOD to explain to this committee how it is in our national security interest to auction off this vital spectrum.

The U.S. should maintain a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear deterrent for itself and its allies, and that this deterrent should be adequately funded and staffed with topnotch managers, scientists, and engineers.

But the real solution rests with our President. He needs to stop with excuses and secure our border.