May 28, 2008

Nuclear Security in 21st Century

Yesterday, John McCain outlined a new vision for nuclear security in the 21st century.  McCain believes we can build a safer world, one with fewer nuclear weapons, and in which proliferation, instability, and nuclear terrorism are far less likely.

• Action is required now as the danger of nuclear proliferation grows - with North Korea and Iran as the two most pressing cases.

• As President, John McCain will establish a long-term commitment to building a world free of nuclear weapons.

John McCain's Initiatives On Nuclear Security:

• John McCain's highest priority will be to reduce the danger that nuclear weapons will ever be used.  He will direct the Joint Chiefs of Staff to engage in a comprehensive review of all aspects of our nuclear strategy and policy.

• John McCain will ensure that the U.S. continues to deploy a safe and reliable nuclear deterrent, robust missile defense and superior conventional forces.   

• John McCain will seek to reduce the size of our nuclear arsenal to the lowest number possible consistent with our national security and global commitments.

• John McCain will also address nuclear testing.  In addition to continuing the current U.S. moratorium on testing, John McCain will work with our allies to further limit testing.

• John McCain opposes the development of new nuclear weapons unless certain specific conditions are met, including a requirement that they make possible a further decrease in the size of our nuclear arsenal. 

• John McCain will work with Russia and China to achieve further cuts in nuclear arsenals, stronger action against proliferation, and steps to increase transparency and reduce threats.

• John McCain will work to strengthen existing international treaties and institutions to combat proliferation, and will work to create new ones to reduce the threat it poses.

• John McCain will support the establishment of international enrichment centers and an international spent fuel repository to prevent countries from using civilian nuclear programs as a cover for the development of nuclear weapons.

 

This Week’s Note From Jo Ann:

Nuclear security is an important part of our national defense.  This issue of Talking Points provides some good facts about John McCain’s initiatives on nuclear security.  Please forward these to your personal e-mail list and encourage other women to sign up for the Pink Elephant Weekly Talking Points.

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