08/13/2000
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"The membership of the Australia Group (AG) of countries cooperating against CBW proliferation stands at 25."
"I have urged all nations, including the United States, to ratify the Convention quickly so that it can enter into force at the earliest possible date of January 13, 1995."
"The United States plays a leading role in the work of the CWC Preparatory Commission headquartered in The Hague, to elaborate the technical and administrative procedures for implementing the Conventio..."
"Our two nations have had very close and good relationships, and I think we'll continue them."