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On the recordDecember 13, 2001
I do not feel that he just walked away. In deference to your observations, he did, through a series of hearings with his key advisers, through public statements, clearly indicate his strong dissatisfaction with a treaty which has served its purpose, in my judgment, and now, given the turn of events-- particularly those on September 11, when our Nation was shocked at the devastation brought on by terrorists--he feels it imperative, that it is his duty to now begin to proceed to explore technology and options which could lead to an effective system that hopefully will be deployed.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing the implications of a treaty in light of the September 11 attacks.

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