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US-USSR Relations / Treaty #313626

CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Nov 25, 1987
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.

(Santa Barbara, California: Bill Plante) President Reagan reported briefed on treaty ratification situation at Santa Barbara, California, ranch. [White House chief of staff Howard BAKER - says treaty's content is so convincing that it will be ratified.] Complications discussed regarding ratification of treaty. Senator Robert Dole noted using treaty against opponent George Bush. [DOLE - says Bush obviously hasn't read treaty.] [Senator Steve SYMMS - needs assurance about verification questions.] [Secretary of State George SHULTZ - says treaty is good for everyone.] White House officials' comments quoted regarding ratification. President Reagan's concern that Senators Alan Cranston and Edward Kennedy will oppose ratification and Republicans will allow it mentioned.

Reporter(s):
Plante, Bill;
Rather, Dan
Duration:
00:02:10

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