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On the recordJune 16, 2010
Why would the Russians enter into the New START treaty with a verification regime, since none exists today, if their intention is to cheat?
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the rationale behind Russia's participation in the New START treaty without existing verification.

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