Now they carry with them not only their superb personal attributes, but the institutional authority of the Department of State. One reason I seek confirmation is to have a part in fulfilling the promise of reorganization. Second, I want to say a few words about how I see our mission. Today the danger of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, coupled with advanced delivery systems, is more advanced and immediate than ever before. Cold war disciplines are gone.
Technology is more widely available.
The likelihood of direct WMD threats to our own country, as well as to our forces and friends abroad, continues to grow. Multilateral ones are most effective, but we also act unilaterally when necessary for example, against Russian entities assisting Iran's nuclear and missile ambitions. If confirmed I would continue on these fronts. They have contributed mightily to our security. Even when they do not fully succeed, they still reduce nuclear dangers, limit the temptation to others, delay proliferators' efforts, narrow their choices, channel and confine the potential threat.