Patrick Leahy

The world community has spoken with one voice, and once again the Bush-Cheney Administration has yet to hear the call.

I just returned from Dublin Ireland where I supported international negotiations which ultimately produced a treaty to rid the world of indiscriminate "cluster" munitions -- dangerous weapons which pose an unacceptable threat to civilians in warzones. This groundbreaking treaty will require all signatory nations to halt production of these devastating weapons, and destroy their stockpiles within eight years.