Cornyn Statement on New START Treaty

Statement

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) made the following statement today regarding the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START):

"Clearly, the New START treaty has very serious implications for U.S. national security, and it would be a mistake for the Senate to consider it in a hasty fashion. I have a number of concerns about the treaty, especially regarding Russia's attempt to handcuff the development and deployment of our missile defenses. When this treaty reaches the Senate floor, the majority should allow open and unhurried consideration. If the treaty's defects can be properly addressed through the amendment process, it would have a better chance of getting bipartisan support."

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