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Dates: during 1970-1979
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After brandishing the stick, Brezhnev proffered a meager carrot. He said that the number of Soviet medium-range nuclear missiles aimed at Europe would be reduced if the NATO weapons were not deployed. He added that the U.S.S.R. would unilaterally withdraw up to 20,000 Soviet troops plus 1,000...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: High-Level Lobbying for SALT | 10/22/1979 | See Source »

Western military experts pointed out that the reduction of the number of Soviet missiles aimed at Europe would be meaningless if they are replaced by missiles with more warheads, a current Soviet practice. The removal of 20,000 troops from East Germany would still leave 400,000 to 500,000...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: High-Level Lobbying for SALT | 10/22/1979 | See Source »

But if SALT is not approved, that strategy will be jeopardized. All of the European NATO nations have large left-leaning political parties that are concerned about the effect an arms buildup might have on detente. They will accept the new missiles only if they are accompanied by SALT II...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: High-Level Lobbying for SALT | 10/22/1979 | See Source »

To pacify public opinion in West Germany, Chancellor Helmut Schmidt insists that other European nations accept at least a token number of the new missiles on their own soil. Britain has indicated a willingness to add to its minuscule nuclear force; Belgium has also signaled that it would be willing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: High-Level Lobbying for SALT | 10/22/1979 | See Source »

By a vote of 10 to 5, the Foreign Relations Committee rejected a motion proposed by Glenn to delay action on the treaty. Late this month the committee is expected to endorse the pact; there are eight sure "ayes" and possibly as many as twelve. The only question is how...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: High-Level Lobbying for SALT | 10/22/1979 | See Source »

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