Archive for May 7th, 2009

Reactions to the Strategic Posture Commission Report

May 7th, 2009 by admin

Congress established the 12 member bipartisan Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States in 2008 to “examine and make recommendations with respect to the long-term strategic posture of the United States.” The Strategic Posture Commission issued its report on US nuclear weapons policy on May 6, and Chairman William Perry and Vice Chairman James Schlesinger testified before the House Armed Services Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee.

Below are excerpts from analysis and press releases issued by many organizations in response to the Commission's report. Want to chime in? In the comments section you can share your thoughts or post a link to how your organization reacted.

From Physicians for Social Responsibility: