“But the federal government, our collective government, has responsibil...” — Don Nickles Quote

“But the federal government, our collective government, has responsibilities that none of these other levels of government can fulfill; and chief among these is national defense.”

“If you really believe the number one priority of our government is the protection of our people, then the idea of being defenseless against an intercontinental ballistic missile or any other type of weapon system that puts us in jeopardy is not acceptable.”