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Angus King: “But, when Ronald Reagan was talking about arms control, he wasn't demanding that Russia--or the Soviet Union change its…”

On the recordJuly 28, 2015
But, when Ronald Reagan was talking about arms control, he wasn't demanding that Russia--or the Soviet Union change its immigration policy or forswear expansionism or adventurism. He said, 'Let's control nuclear weapons.'
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King emphasizes the importance of focusing on nuclear weapons control separately from other issues.

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