Steve Cohen: “we need to make it clear, that we will not ignore continued Russian violations of biological, chemical and conventional…”

“we need to make it clear, that we will not ignore continued Russian violations of biological, chemical and conventional arms control agreements. In contrast to an approach based on romanticism, Senator Dole outlined: An approach based on realism and a clear understanding of American interests. A strategy that will reinforce the independence of the states of the former Soviet Union, that will support the new democracies of Europe, and that will strengthen NATO and lead to its enlargement. A policy that will deal with Russia as it exists today, so that we can effectively use what leverage we have to encourage Russia to become the country we hope it will be--free, prosperous, respectful of and cooperative with its neighbors. But not a policy that is based on the illusion that Russia already has reached this stage of development. Mr. President, there are many important elements to Senator Dole's speech, and I urge all Senators to take the time to read it.”