you know what? everyone blew this all out of proportion in the shelling of the island, the sinking of the cargo ship or the naval festival. >> not nearly as dumb as thinking thanks to the start treaty vladimir putin is going to help us with iran. >> laura: republicans who ended up supporting this start treaty, looking at the polls, right, ralph. >> they did a great disservice to our country. >> laura: every single one of them from lugar on down when they're up for election should be challenged by primary challengers. i hope the tea party is watching tonight. >> why on earth, laura, it's going to be 2011 in a few days, why are we still comparing ourselves to russia this deadbeat state that's bankrupt. in that treaty russia gave up nothing they didn't want to get rid of. we gave up stuff we need. >> laura: but, ralph, the president has made it clear and the "the washington post" and "new york times" coverage on this day clear that this was the first step toward full nuclear disarmament. if he has his way, it would be