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"We will not pursue unilateral disarmament. As long as nuclear weapons exist, we'll retain a strong nuclear deterrent. But we'll keep our commitment under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty on the long road towards eliminating nuclear weapons."
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AUGUST 05, 2009
Obama Pushes To Renew Russia Nuke Treaty
Obama and Russian President Dmitiry Medvedev have agreed to expedite the renewal of a key strategic arms control treaty -- known as START -- that expires in December. |
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APRIL 05, 2009
Obama Calls For A Nuclear-Free World
In a speech made just hours after North Korea launched a test missile, Obama underscored his commitment to establishing a “world without nuclear weapons.” Speaking in Prague toward the end of his first overseas trip as president, Obama said the administration will work to “strengthen the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as a basis for cooperation.” The president was clear in what he hopes to accomplish: “The basic bargain is sound,” he said. “Countries with nuclear weapons will move toward disarmament, countries without nuclear weapons will not acquire them; and all countries can access peaceful nuclear energy.” |
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MARCH 17, 2009
Russia Expert Appointed To Arms Control Post
Obama announced his intent to nominate Rose Gottemoeller, a specialist in Russian defense and nuclear issues, to serve as assistant secretary of State for verification and compliance. Gottemoeller is a former Energy Department official who is now at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Gottemoeller will likely play a role in negotiations with Russia over the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which expires in December. |
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MARCH 02, 2009
Obama Reaches Out To Medvedev
Obama sent a letter to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that, according to reports, offered Russia quid pro quo to abandon building a missile defense system in Eastern Europe if Moscow would work with Washington to stop Iran's development of nuclear weapons. In a response, Medvedev dismissed the notion of a compromise deal but signaled he was open to discussing the future of the missile defense plan. "What I said in the letter was that, obviously, to the extent that we are lessening Iran's commitment to nuclear weapons, then that reduces the pressure for -- or the need for a missile defense system," Obama said, according to The Hill. "In no way does that diminish my commitment to making sure that Poland, the Czech Republic and other NATO members are fully enjoying the partnership, the alliance, and U.S. support with respect to their security." |
