Political Quotes

“So let me make this point absolutely clear, despite what opponents of the convention have said, there will be no involuntary warrantless searches of U.S. facilities by foreign inspectors under this convention. In light of this, I hope that the constitutionality of this convention will not become an issue in this debate. Let me conclude that portion by suggesting to my distinguished colleague from Alabama, who is presiding, that I believe, on the merits, this is a good treaty. It is not merely me. The Senator from North Carolina listed people who do not think it is a good treaty. I will submit for the Record everyone, from General Schwarzkopf to the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Senator Lugar, people who believe very, very fervently, as I do, this is clearly in the overwhelming national interest of the United States of America.”