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John McCain: If we don't care whether they cheat or not, it has very little effect, why have a treaty?

On the recordJune 16, 2010
If we don't care whether they cheat or not, it has very little effect, why have a treaty?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain questions the purpose of a treaty if cheating has no consequences.

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