On the recordMarch 15, 2011
A major challenge for United States policymakers will be to convince Russia to bring transparency to its tactical nuclear weapons arsenal.
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congress.govA major challenge for United States policymakers will be to convince Russia to bring transparency to its tactical nuclear weapons arsenal.
Lugar identifies the need for transparency in Russia's tactical nuclear weapons.
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