John Thune actually said...

"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 missile, and a conventional prompt global strike capability..."

"What beneficial geopolitical developments have taken place in the interim that compel reductions in the United States nuclear arsenal down to 700 deployed strategic nuclear delivery vehicles?"