“The deal increases funding for a series of critical international and domestic programs,” said Laicie Heeley, the Center’s Director of Defense Policy. “Tragically, the new deal still pours wasted billions into programs that do not enhance the security of the United States or our allies.”
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Statement on P5+1 Deal with Iran
“This deal is unprecedented. International inspectors will have daily access to Iran’s nuclear facilities to ensure that Iran is not pursuing a nuclear weapon,” said Laicie Heeley, director of Middle East and Defense Policy. “This is leaps and bounds ahead of what we have now in terms of ensuring the national security of the United States and our allies, especially Israel.”
Bicameral Appropriators Call for Common Sense Reduction to Bloated Nuclear Arsenal to Save Taxpayer Dollars
Sen. Feinstein began her remarks by stating what hundreds of U.S. military leaders have said for a generation: “I agree with our nation’s military leaders—the U.S. has too many nuclear weapons and more can be done to reduce the size of our nuclear arsenal….[it] remains unclear is how these weapons will help solve 21st century national security threats such as terrorism, cyber attacks or global warming.”
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Celebrates Halloween by Working to Prevent Really Scary Things
So, tonight as you watch Dracula, Frankenstein or Jason, it is important to remember that some scary things cannot be packed up and put in the attic until next year.
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Responses to Strategic Choices and Management Review
“The completion of the Strategic Choices Management Review by the Pentagon is a positive sign that the Department is taking seriously the reality of sequestration,” said Laicie Heeley, Director of Defense Policy at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. “The Secretary and Vice Chairman have spelled out future options showing that smart and strategic reductions in Pentagon spending can, in fact, enhance national security.”