Mike Lee actually said...

"So presumably those options will be considered by the President and the Secretary of Defense, and at some point a decision will be made?"

"Due to its national importance, the Navy will maintain a credible and modernized sea-based strategic deterrent even if it results in taking risks in other missions of the Navy."

"Delays in depot maintenance and upgrades to missile warning and space surveillance tracking will significantly impact national missile defense and space situational awareness."

"Prolonged sequestration will force difficult choices concerning nuclear modernization and sustainment programs."