Herb Kohl: “none of us who sit here in the Senate today is unaware of the potential dangers that face this country from rogue…”

“none of us who sit here in the Senate today is unaware of the potential dangers that face this country from rogue nations with ballistic missiles carrying weapons of mass destruction. There are many nations around the world that are eagerly pursuing weapons that can reach the United States and deliver devastating damage. I, like many of my colleagues, was stunned when I heard the news that North Korea had launched a three stage rocket with technology that many in the intelligence community had said the North Koreans would not possess for many years. All this evidence leads me to agree with Secretary Cohen when he says that the threat to the United States is "real and growing." Because of the danger we face, and our solemn vow to protect this nation, I will vote to support Senator Cochran's bill, S. 257, to deploy a missile defense as soon as technologically possible. With threats looming on the horizon it would be irresponsible not to pursue the development and deployment of a national missile defense.”