10/28/2009
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"It is important that each of you provide strong stewardship over American taxpayer dollars, demonstrate professionalism and good judgment, and vigorously work to advance the priorities of the United S..."
"this treaty is an arms--just what it says, it is an Arms Trade Treaty. It is for regulation of the trade of armaments on the international market."
"the treaty opens the door, I believe, to a U.N. gun registry on law-abiding U.S. citizens."
"Our nations work closely together on issues impacting our shared interests, our shared values."