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John Garamendi: Absent Russia materially breaching the New START Treaty, do you see any reason for the United States to withdraw from…

On the recordMarch 27, 2019
Absent Russia materially breaching the New START Treaty, do you see any reason for the United States to withdraw from the treaty before it expires in 2021?
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Garamendi questions the necessity of U.S. withdrawal from the New START Treaty without Russian violations.

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