Dick Lugar: “I believe that the Foreign Relations Committee should also take on the burden of detailed oversight of United States…”

Reserving the right to object, Mr. President, I believe the chairman has stated a fair position. On the other hand, in terms of our side, the Republican side, I wish to preserve at least the rights of our Members to have the maximum amount…

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.

I would like to recognize Senator Vitter on our side. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana.

even if the INF Treaty finally falls by the wayside, something else is going to follow that is more comprehensive and of greater safety to more countries.