Monday, March 26, 2012

President Obama Promises Further Nuclear Weapon Reductions

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, Republic of Korea, March 26, 2012. White House photo by Pete Souza

Obama: U.S. Can Afford To Have Fewer Nukes -- CBS News

(CBS News) SEOUL - Setting the tone for a nuclear security summit, President Obama reiterated Monday his call for a world without nuclear weapons.

Mr. Obama told a university audience in South Korea that the U.S. possesses more nuclear arms than it needs, and can reduce that arsenal without damaging America's security.

The remark will keep the president at odds with Republicans who believe any major cuts in the number of nuclear warheads would weaken the efficacy of the U.S. nuclear deterrent.

Mr. Obama spoke in unusually personal terms about the nuclear challenge.

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More News On President Obama's Commitment To Further Cut Nuclear Weapons

Barack Obama admits US has 'more nuclear weapons than we need' -- The Telegraph
Obama vows to pursue further nuclear cuts with Russia -- Reuters
Obama: US has 'moral obligation' to lead in reducing nuclear stockpiles -- MSNBC
Obama in push for 'world without nuclear weapons' -- BBC

My Comment: President Obama's calls for nuclear disarmament will be listened to .... but the focus will be on this issue.

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