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==Fundamental disagreements==
==Fundamental disagreements==
During the negotiations, however, it became clear that there was fundamental disagreement between the two sides on two major issues: how cruise missiles were to be addressed, and whether the new Soviet bomber known to the United States as the Backfirebomber would be considered a heavy bomber and therefore counted in the 2,400 aggregate. While there was disagreement on other issues such as [[MIRV]] verification provisions, restrictions on new systems, and [[missile throw-weight]] ceilings, progress was made in these areas. However, the issues of [[cruise missiles]] and Backfire remained unresolved.
During the negotiations, however, it became clear that there was fundamental disagreement between the two sides on two major issues: how cruise missiles were to be addressed, and whether the new Soviet bomber known to the United States as the Backfire bomber would be considered a heavy bomber and therefore counted in the 2,400 aggregate. While there was disagreement on other issues such as [[MIRV]] verification provisions, restrictions on new systems, and [[missile throw-weight]] ceilings, progress was made in these areas. However, the issues of [[cruise missiles]] and Backfire remained unresolved.
The completed SALT II agreement was signed by [[President Carter]] and General Secretary [[Brezhnev]] in Vienna on June 18, 1979. President Carter transmitted it to the Senate on June 22 for its advice and consent to ratification. Carter was standing for re-election in 1980 and had pressured negotiators to make concessions in an effort to secure for himself an alleged election-year triumph.
The completed SALT II agreement was signed by [[President Carter]] and General Secretary [[Brezhnev]] in Vienna on June 18, 1979. President Carter transmitted it to the Senate on June 22 for its advice and consent to ratification. Carter was standing for re-election in 1980 and had pressured negotiators to make concessions in an effort to secure for himself an alleged election-year triumph.