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David Vitter: “I don't care what the current START says. You can sign a new treaty that's the same as the old one, with one comma…”

On the recordMay 19, 2009
I don't care what the current START says. You can sign a new treaty that's the same as the old one, with one comma missing, and it can last 6 months if you want to, if that's the smart thing to do.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Vitter emphasizes the importance of substance over form in treaty discussions.

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