1.   Air treaty revisions that open new routes have been a DOT priority under the Clinton administration.

2.   Continental and American, which like Delta are bit players in the U.S.-Japan market, also plan new nonstops from their hubs under the treaty revision.

3.   He has joined forces with conservative Sen. Bob Smith, R-N.H., to slow down the treaty revision.

4.   Treaty revisions also should not result in an increased amount of authorised arms in CFE zones, according to the document.