1.   The treaty binds the two countries to reduce the number of nuclear weapons.

2.   In some areas of arms control, the administration believes that treaties bind only the honest but give cover to the cheat.

3.   That treaty now binds Russia.

4.   That treaty will bind Russia once its parliament votes on it.

5.   Treaties bind despite changes of government.

6.   Under the approach the United States agreed to Monday, nations who do not take part in the talks will not be bound by the treaty.

7.   Beijing is bound by treaty with Pyongyang to repatriate North Korean asylum-seekers.

8.   China is bound by treaty with longtime ally North Korea to deport fleeing North Koreans.

9.   China is bound by treaty with North Korea to repatriate fleeing North Koreans.

10.   China is bound by treaty with communist ally North Korea to return fleeing North Koreans.