One of the values of having this close relationship with the Russians regarding the destruction of our chemical weapons stockpiles is that we both know what the other has at this point, and so does the rest of the world.
Lugar emphasizes the importance of transparency in U.S.-Russia chemical weapons relations.
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The President has to want to get back into the discussions. At this point, there is not evidence that that is the case.
There is precedent for using patient diplomacy to resolve treaty violations.
Several members of Congress have already proposed legislation along these lines.
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