On the recordJune 8, 2009
I believe that signing treaties is the ultimate commitment of the nation state and it is important to live up to the obligations of those treaties that we do sign.
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congress.govI believe that signing treaties is the ultimate commitment of the nation state and it is important to live up to the obligations of those treaties that we do sign.
Lugar emphasizes the importance of honoring treaty obligations.
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