Shelby, Sessions criticize New START treaty

Shelby, Sessions criticize New START treaty

"...Shelby dismissed the endorsement of the treaty by the director of the Missile Defense Agency, Lt. Gen. Patrick O'Reilly and other Pentagon officials who have said the treaty will not inhibit missile defense. "They feel the political pressure from the White House," Shelby said. ..."

Reference: al.com .

New START would hamper missile defense

Republicans: New START would hamper missile defense

"...could impede U.S. efforts to expand missile defense. “START straitjackets the United States missile defense capabilities,” Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said on the Senate floor...."

Reference: worldmag.com .

New START is no mistake

New START is no mistake

"...Massachusetts' former governor asserts that the treaty "impedes missile defense." In fact, the preamble notes the relationship between offense and defense, a strategic reality..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .