As a matter of fact, they were used to block a particularly aggressive Soviet proposal.
This was confirmed by a further Soviet proposal in May 1987.
Some experts speculate that the Soviet proposal recognizes the problem.
But Administration officials have more important objections to the Soviet proposal.
The place to begin is with the Soviet proposal for talks between military leaders on doctrine.
Perhaps the Soviet proposal can be turned in another direction.
We do not have a clear view of the Soviet proposal on defensive systems.
A Soviet proposal strengthening the effect of the agreement was made.
France, and its missiles, are not covered by the Soviet proposal.
Thus, the Iraqi approval of the Soviet proposal is without effect.