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The INF* accord caps a long and difficult process, one which has required an unmatched degree of cooperation and consultation within NATO. At every difficult stage of the process, the alliance spoke as one. The treaty is a success for NATO. That bodes well for the future of the Atlantic alliance. And that is vital, for the Soviets will surely try to test the strength of the alliance in future arms negotiations.
“As those talks proceed, the alliance must continue to speak as one. I believe it will. America’s fundamental commitment to the defense of Western Europe is undiminished. We have acted in unison to remove one of the principal threats that NATO has faced. And we will continue to act in unison to preserve and strengthen the NATO alliance.
“As President Reagan has said, this treaty is only a first step, a prelude to further arms reductions. I share the President’s hope that it will lead to cuts in strategic weapons and ultimately in other weaponry as well.
“The President and Secretary of State have done much to move us down that path. I’m hopeful that they, the Senate, and this committee in particular, can continue together to seek arms reductions, to strengthen the NATO alliance, and to restore bipartisan cooperation at home,” Sen. Trible said.
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