09/29/2010
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"I think what they are saying is, though, if we develop any capabilities--any capabilities--as it relates to defense against Russia, they can get out of this treaty."
"I think it is a pretty modest reduction, but I would underscore very strongly the importance of a firm commitment by the Congress and the United States to a modernization effort of our infrastructure,..."
"the only real restrictions are coming on our side where we are actually reducing our capabilities per the treaty."
"I think they concluded, at some point, they weren't going to compete with the United States, primarily economically, but also militarily."