10/21/2015
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"The desire to conclude the New START treaty quickly... did not support broadening the scope of the New START treaty."
"The Obama administration has provided briefings to, and discussed U.S. missile defense policy, plans, and programs with the Russian government."
"New START was created with a view to maintain flexibility by allowing each party to determine for itself how to structure its strategic nuclear forces within the treaty's limits."
"There has been no quid pro quo with the Russian Government on the issue of sanctions."