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On the recordSeptember 5, 1995
During the course of my remarks, I opined that I thought this amendment as currently drawn would be in the mutual interest of the United States and Russia. Should an accidental firing occur, I think all attention would instantly focus on Russia as being the origin. And, therefore, it seems to me, whether it was from Russia or wherever the missile was fired from, I think the initial reaction of the American public would be, well, they are the ones that have it, because many do not understand in the years immediately preceding other nations have come forward now and have made fundamental investment in the system. So I just ask if my distinguished colleague concurs with my view that it is in the mutual interest of both Russia and the United States.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of a proposed amendment related to U.S.-Russia relations.

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