John Thune actually said...

Secretary Gates, please provide the analysis of alternative force structures that would comply with the New START central limits.

What is your estimate of how the Russians will configure their strategic forces under the New START?

the completion of the New START makes clear that we are committed to real reductions, and to upholding our end of the bargain under the NPT.

This $14 billion is not nearly sufficient to develop and acquire a next-generation bomber, a follow-on ICBM, a follow-on air-launched cruise...