On the recordJune 6, 2000
If that is the case, if it does not restrict the next President, it does not restrict this President. He could also do it. I have had a briefing on the review that was done in 1997, prior to the Helsinki meeting between President Clinton and President Yeltsin. That was a detailed review on the minimal deterrent level necessary, done by General Shalikashvili. I believe the chairman has had a briefing of that as well. That was a pretty indepth review, was it not? Do you regard that as a good review?
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