John Thune actually said...

"How do you believe these reductions would be apportioned between the B-52 and B-2, and at what level of reduction do you become nervous about the viability of the bomber leg of the triad?"

"Long-range strike capabilities contribute to the Air-Sea battle concept by helping to eliminate or limit the effectiveness of adversary anti-access."

"This administration has attempted to make as clear as possible in the Missile Defense Review that it will do everything necessary to defend the U.S. Homeland."

"I appreciate that. I think sometimes too, though, that it gives them an out, a convenient out, an excuse at some point in the future."