Yes, under our bill, the only requirement which is waived is that in section 123.a(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, for full-scope safeguards. India's 123 agreement would still have to meet the requirement of section 123.a(4), which requires that in the event of a test by India of a nuclear explosive device the United States shall have the right to request the return of supplies as you have stipulated.
Discussing provisions of the U.S.-India nuclear agreement during a legislative session.
Share
More from Dick Lugar
In the likely event the INF Treaty collapses in August, the only remaining bilateral U.S.-Russia arms control agreement would be New START, which expires in 2021 but can be extended by up to five years through agreement by both parties.
What we really need right now is a revival of NATO, a revival of the spirit of the allies...
The reasons for Russia's violation are unclear. But I believe the violation was likely due to a number of factors...
Other voices in this conversation
