The President on the START Treaty, currently under consideration in the Senate. The Treaty has strong bipartisan support from a long list of Democratic and Republican leaders experienced in arms control and foreign policy. The best and most thorough debunking of treaty opponents that I have seen comes from Brent Scowcroft, who thoroughly debunks opponent arguments one by one. The President has sent to the Senate a letter dealing with concerns over missile defense that have been raised. It is coming down to the wire, and the vote will be close. This treaty has been used as a political football, which is an unfortunate turn for the conduct of foreign policy. It should be passed, even if John McCain is having a temper tantrum over the repeal of DADT.
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Your Honor,
This president scares the hell out of me. Neither one of us can discuss any of the points of the treaty nor the affect on our security.
I believe the Russians will leave us to disadvantage.
Putin vs the community organizer. Not even close.
Jules
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