On the recordMarch 24, 1988
I wanted to put the administration on notice, and I will repeat it here, that this Senate, as long as I am majority leader, is not going to be driven by deadlines with regard to treaties.
I wanted to put the administration on notice, and I will repeat it here, that this Senate, as long as I am majority leader, is not going to be driven by deadlines with regard to treaties.
Speaking on the timing of a START arms agreement with the Soviet Union.
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