Should the Senate Ratify the SALT Accords?

There are two kinds of agreements. The first kind starts with “Do,” the second starts with “Don’t.”

I prefer the first kind. Some of the agreements reached in Moscow last month fall into this category. Russian and American scientists may indeed join their efforts to bring cancer under control. In a joint effort it will be clear what each side contributes. If there is progress, some mutual confidence may be gained, and this confidence could be as important as actual success. President Nixon was right in calling such agreements building blocks of peace.

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There are two kinds of agreements. The first kind starts with “Do,” the second starts with “Don’t.”

I prefer the first kind. Some of the agreements reached in Moscow last month fall into this category. Russian and American scientists may indeed join their efforts to bring cancer under control. In a joint effort it will be clear what each side contributes. If there is progress, some mutual confidence may be gained, and this confidence could be as important as actual success. President Nixon was right in calling such agreements building blocks of peace.