The Future of U.S. Arms Control Policy: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security, and Science of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Second Congress, Second Session, July 30, 1992, Volume 4U.S. Government Printing Office, 1993 - 56 pages |
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Page 31 - Nation's national security efforts could be most effectively executed by lawfully centralizing arms control and disarmament responsibilities. Activities The Agency conducts studies and provides advice relating to arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament policy formulation; prepares for and manages United States participation in international negotiations in the arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament field; disseminates and coordinates public information about arms control, nonproliferation,...
Page 50 - But, in thinking about this point, since I was asked to appear here, it seems clear to me that this is going to be a Mecca for a wide variety of screwballs. It will be a natural magnet for those rather uninspiring groups that have slogans, "Better Red Than Dead," "Surrender and Survive,
Page 38 - Serves as the principal adviser to the President and the Secretary of State on arms control and disarmament matters...
Page 53 - ... to negotiate and to achieve reductions in arms and, if possible, full disarmament; some must be seeking arms control measures which will relieve tensions, which stand a chance of influencing the Soviet way of thinking, and which will at least minimize the risks of war by accident or miscalculation. There should be an, arm of government to exhaust the possibilities of such measures and to explore their implications with respect to our military capabilities, our economy, and our collective defense...
Page 53 - Agency to focus solely on disarmament and arms control, an agency which will have no other responsibilities to divert it from these vital concerns. The establishment and operation of such an Agency under the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, as proposed in HR 7936, should in no way impair the responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense.
Page 46 - It must also encompass measures to sustain and strengthen international institutions and the rule of law. A disarmament program must take into account the national security; our foreign policy; the relationships of this country to international peace-keeping agencies, including the United Nations; and our domestic economic and other policies. It should drive toward the creation of a peaceful world society in which disarmament, except for die forces needed to apply international sanctions, is the...
Page 31 - Agency formulates and implements arms control nonproliferation and disarmament policies that promote the national security of the United States and its relations with other countries.
Page 53 - Some in our Government must be striving to find ways to negotiate and to achieve reductions in arms and, if possible, full disarmament; some must be seeking arms control measures which will relieve tensions, which stand a chance of influencing the Soviet way of thinking, and which will at least minimize the risks of war by accident or miscalculation. There should be an arm of Government to exhaust the...
Page 47 - Affairs is responsible for the formulation and execution of our policy for Latin America and the Caribbean. The bureau currently has 48 posts in 28 countries which consist of 25 embassies, 10 consulates general, and 13 consulates. In addition, there are three consular agencies.