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During negotiation of the treaty, senior officials of the US Chemical Manufacturers
Association participated at the side of US government negotiators, and the chemical industry has
consistently and publicly advocated ratification of the CWC. Now, if the treaty comes into force
without US ratification, its constraints on the chemical exports of non-parties will penalize the US
chemical industry. Should the Senate not ratify the Convention, the US government would also
be excluded from a seat on the CWC's governing body, and from participating in the
establishment of operating procedures. At the same time, as signatories we will be obliged to
abide by the treaty's prohibitions.

Since the treaty was opened for signature in 1993, the United States and 166 other
countries have signed it. Further, 67 countries, including all the major NATO allies, have
deposited their instruments of ratifications, as have all other G-7 members.

Those listed below join me in expressing support for ratification of the CWC without
delay, so that the United States, which played a leading role in developing this strong treaty, can
participate fully in its implementation.

Yours sincerely,

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Carl Kaysen

Chairman, FAS

Prof. Emeritus, Defense and Arms Control Studies, MIT
Former Deputy National Security Advisor to the President

 

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Iurge the U.S. Senate to ratify the Chemical Weapons Convention without delay.

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Please mail no later than 28 February