William J. Perry: “I expect the DOD to explain to this committee how it is in our national security interest to auction off this vital…”

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

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.

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

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