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Today, the Senate finally began debate on ratification of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), which is essential for U.S. and international security.

Signed in April of this year, New START would mandate a cut of about 25 percent in Russia’s deployed strategic nuclear force below current levels, re-establish effective bilateral inspection and monitoring, and further enhance U.S.-Russian cooperation on key issues, including containing Iran's nuclear program and further reducing all types of Russian and U.S. nuclear arms. It would supersede the original START, which expired last year.

The treaty has the unanimous support of the U.S. military and a long list of virtually every major Republican and Democratic national security expert, including President George H.W. Bush, as well as all major U.S. allies.

Now, its time for Senators to put the national security interest of the nation first by voting to provide their advice and consent for ratification.

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