Thus, ranking the reasons for killing weapons programs is largely an intuitive exercise.

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The hearings have also served to identify areas that require further investigation by members of the Senate if they are responsibly to exercise their constitutional duty to advise and consent to treaties like the Chemical Weapons Convention.

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