William J. Perry: “The treaty is a valuable confidence-building measure in that it provides for a vitally important continuing dialogue…”

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.

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

William Perry said the treaty advances American security objectives, and James Schlesinger called ratification 'obligatory.'

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.