Hillary calls for US Senate to act on nuclear pact
Washington: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday beseeched the Senate to vote this year on a US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty, saying delay was a threat to the nation’ security. Clinton held a breakfast meeting with lawmakers from both parties a day after a key Senate Republican, Jon Kyl of Arizona, stunned the administration by coming out against a vote on the treaty during the current post-election session. “This is not an issue that can afford to be postponed,” Clinton said after the meeting. She pledged to work with Senate supporters of the pact to overcome resistance. “We will do whatever it takes literally around the clock,” Clinton said. The secretary was flanked by Sens…
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Hillary calls for US Senate to act on nuclear pact
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