Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the top Republican on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, today released the following statement on Russia “suspending” its involvement in the New START treaty:
“Russia has been in violation of New START for years, so this latest development should come as no surprise.
“But make no mistake – this announcement is yet another dangerous example of Vladimir Putin trying to use nuclear saber-rattling to coerce other nations.
“The international community cannot blink. It’s critical that the Biden administration work with our allies to determine how the breakdown of New START should fundamentally alter our force posture.
“Our two greatest adversaries, Russia and China, are both refusing to participate in any meaningful arms control agreements or dialogue.
“If the administration needed another reason to finally work with Congress to shore up our nuclear deterrence, this is it. It’s time to stop shortchanging our national defense and put forward a strong budget that accelerates the modernization of our nuclear triad.”