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To: D. Long who wrote (111352)	8/14/2003 6:18:04 AM
From: GST	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

Of course we can repudiate our place in the world and withdraw into isolationism and unilateralism Derek. There is no requirement for us to be part of the world. We can run and hide from international law. We do not need to be leaders. We don't need international trade. We don't need environmental agreements. We don't need nuclear non-proliferation. We don't need arms control. We do not need anything or anybody -- we have Congress! And so long as we have Congress we can do anything we feel like doing. Let me know when you have recess and I will send you some cheese and crackers.

To: D. Long who wrote (111352)	8/15/2003 3:18:44 PM
From: GST	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

Derek, this one was really for you: Message 19214048

To: D. Long who wrote (111352)	8/16/2003 6:40:56 AM
From: Noel de Leon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

"Yes, the United States Congress IS the arbiter of international law, because the United States Congress can authorize withdrawal from any treaty that obligates us. In other words, the US Congress can negate international law at its will." Derek, the above would be more precise if you had written the following; Yes, the United States Congress IS the arbiter of international law, because the United States Congress can authorize withdrawal from any treaty that obligates us. In other words, the US Congress can negate international law at its will as it applies to the US. It, of course, is not able to negate international law as it applies to the rest of the world. By refusing to take part in international law Congress can force a re-evaluation, both in and outside the US.