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Tom Cotton: The aspects of the INF [Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty] Treaty that limit our ability to counter Chinese and…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
The aspects of the INF [Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty] Treaty that limit our ability to counter Chinese and other countries' land-based missiles, I think is problematic.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Cotton criticizes the INF Treaty for limiting U.S. military capabilities against China.

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