On the recordMay 19, 2009
I appreciate this because the intrusive inspections which occur under the START treaty are absolutely essential for us to know what is occurring with Russian weapons of mass destruction.
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congress.govI appreciate this because the intrusive inspections which occur under the START treaty are absolutely essential for us to know what is occurring with Russian weapons of mass destruction.
Emphasizes the importance of inspections under the START treaty for security.
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