President Obama is currently working with Russia to create a new "arms control treaty". The goal is for it to be done by the end of the year. Democrate are currently showing more willingnes to vote for the pact. However, they will have to make some trade-offs regarding other pressing issues. A question brought up by some of the democrats is; should he be focusing on more prominent issues like immigration and gay rights? “This treaty is in the best interest of the United States of America, best interest of the world and frankly the best interest of the Russian Federation,” said Colin Powell, former secretary of state. The Democrats are confident that they will be able to aquire the two-thirds majority necessary for the Senate to pass the treaty.
What exactly is this treaty going to control?
Will there be any obvious effects or reactions regarding the new treaty?
This article adresses more specifically the treaty and what it will accomplish.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/apr/08/barack-obama-nuclear-treaty-russia
This seems like a huge deal and milestone in American history. Making a pact with Russia would be huge for both our countries because it would definitely alleviate tensions to a tolerable point.
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