John Thune actually said...

"I believe it is critically important that the United States maintain a modern and effective ICBM force."

"Mr. Miller and Dr. Payne, with the New START's limitations going into effect within 7 years, at what point do we need to begin making the changes necessary to comply with this treaty?"

"I believe that the Russian strategic force under New START will be ICBM-heavy, with many of those ICBMs MIRVed."

"Thank you very much for providing your insights and responding to some of the questions that many of us have on this very important subject."