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James A. Lewis: “I have been a very strong supporter of ratifying that treaty... I just believe it is strongly in the United States…”

On the recordOctober 13, 2011
I have been a very strong supporter of ratifying that treaty... I just believe it is strongly in the United States interest to keep Russia and China from being able to test nuclear weapons.
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James A. Lewis
Democratic · Illinois

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Lewis advocates for the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty to limit nuclear testing by Russia and China.

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