1.   The aviation agency has already begun preliminary work at the site and could build the radar while the suit is pending, unless the plaintiffs win an injunction.

2.   There is universal agreement that building the radar would amount to a violation of the treaty.

3.   Even if Clinton gives the go-ahead to build the radar, the work will not begin until after he leaves office.

4.   The Latvian government decided to build the radar at the end of November.