John Cornyn actually said...

"Cheating at any force level is cause for concern--in part because it indicates intent."

"We continue to assure the Russians that they are not our adversary and that we are not building this system in response to their strategic nuclear forces."

"It is difficult to assess the actions others may take in response to situations which have yet to occur."

"There are very real, not long-term but near-term, potentialities that could embroil not only the United States, but the Middle East and our allies, in a full-fledged war."