Once enacted, the New START Treaty will reduce U.S. and Russian deployed strategic nuclear weapons from 2,200 to 1,550 and provide for annual on-site inspections of Russia's arsenal. This treaty is supported by foreign policy and military experts in both parties (see the table below); however, it is in danger because of petty partisan politics and needs your help to stay alive!

There are only 10 days left in the current session of Congress. Treaty ratification requires 2/3rds of the Senate, or 67 votes. Postponing or rejecting New START would set back-and could well halt-U.S./Russian inspection and monitoring systems, undermine U.S. nonproliferation leadership, and jeopardize U.S./Russian cooperation-including joint efforts to contain Iran's nuclear program.

Here's what you can do to help. It will take 3 minutes of your time.

• Call both of our senators and say "I am your constituent and want you to ratify New START during the current session of Congress."
  – Senator Johnny Isakson: (202) 224-3934
  – Senator Saxby Chambliss: (202) 224-3521
• Forward this e-mail (via the link at the lower left of this email) to 5 friends and ask them to do the same.