Thomas Daschle: “I want to take a moment to raise one of the most critical issues facing this nation today, nuclear weapons security, and…”

“I want to take a moment to raise one of the most critical issues facing this nation today, nuclear weapons security, and to call the Senate's attention to one of the most intelligent and courageous people involved in the debate surrounding this issue, General Lee Butler. At a National Press Club appearance earlier this month, General Butler delivered an eloquent address entitled, ``The Risks Of Nuclear Deterrence: From Superpowers To Rogue Leaders.'' His major conclusion was that, ``. . . as a nation we have no greater responsibility than to bring the nuclear era to a close. Our present policies, plans, and postures governing nuclear weapons make us prisoners still to an age of intolerable danger.'' For those unfamiliar with General Butler, let me provide some background on this distinguished American that should add some context to his remarks.”