"From a moral standpoint, this is unacceptable. Our faiths teach us to prevent needless suffering, steward resources wisely, seek peace over violence, and protect future generations from avoidable harm."

"If New START expires without a replacement, the United States and Russia would be free... to expand their arsenals without any limits or transparency. Such a vacuum would heighten mistrust, increase the likelihood of dangerous misunderstandings, and invite a costly and destabilizing arms race."