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18. I know it is not a treaty. It doesn't bind the United States, only the current executive.

Tue Mar 10, 2015, 06:17 AM

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Obama mocks Republican letter to Iran over nuclear talks [View all] steve2470 Mar 2015 OP

ignorance is the GOP's greatest weapon guillaumeb Mar 2015 #2

If life made sense JonLP24 Mar 2015 #4

Did you read the second paragraph? nxylas Mar 2015 #6

I have read his entire statement. Would you like me to quote it in full? Fred Sanders Mar 2015 #11

This is awkaward because although I would much rather Vattel Mar 2015 #7

How so? Raine1967 Mar 2015 #8

The executive branch is in charge of negotiating treaties Vattel Mar 2015 #9

No, the Senate does not have to ratify, it can give advice and consent. Raine1967 Mar 2015 #10

CORRECT. No debate is needed. The law is clear and precise. Fred Sanders Mar 2015 #13

Thank you. I wasn't able to address that at the time. Raine1967 Mar 2015 #15

I never said it was a treaty. Vattel Mar 2015 #20

The GOP line you quote is wrong. Fred Sanders Mar 2015 #14

No offense Aerows Mar 2015 #16

I love your passion, totally agree with it steve2470 Mar 2015 #19