On the recordDecember 22, 2010
I cannot thank him enough for his thoughtful, dogged, persistent efforts as it relates to modernizing our nuclear arsenal. It is that foresight that Senator Kyl has displayed, beginning years ago but especially focused over this last year, that I think has led to incredible results. While the Senator and I are obviously going to end up in different places, it appears, on this treaty--and there is no question the treaty and modernization are two very different things--there is no question in my mind that we would not have the modernization commitments we have in hand today if it were not for the treaty. So, for me, it is this whole body of work that works together, and in my opinion makes this decision one that is very easy to make because of the entire body of work.
