ies ignored it, Congress defeated the bill in 1999. I feel that a similar bill should be re-introduced. China and Russia had already agreed to sign onto the treaty if the United States did. Britain, Pakistan, France, & Israel could presumably convinced to sign the treaty if pressured by the United States, China and Russia. If the United States was a prosperous nation, they could lead a relief effort in India. The United States and India could make an agreement to get on the ban on nuclear weapons in return for the United States organizing a relief effort to feed the hungry citizens of India and help get the country out of poverty. Once these powers, lead by the United States, sign the treaty, other countries would sign on as well. Some of the benefits to having the United States initiate and sign the treaty are that by initiating the agreement, we would put ourselves in a position of power in which we have direct influence in the policies accepted in the international community. The United States will also have enough money in the budget to allocate for computerized testing of nuclear weapons. Then they will not be violating the treaty, but will sustain advantage over other countries. Also, the United States is eliminating a major threat to the success of their policies. By helping India, we gain another ally who is grateful for the help that we have given. Along the lines of gaining allies's through relief efforts, it is important that the United States spend its money wisely. We should not waste our money on relief efforts that do not benefit ourselves as well. Our reputation is extremely important. We want to be known as the powerful nation that helps other countries, but we do not want to be known as the nice guy country. The nice guy country is that which other countries come to when they need monetary help. It is fine to help countries when it will benefit our cause as well. We want to be respected in the Inte...
