U.S. and Russia Sign Nuclear Arms Agreement!
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Once again President Obama continues to demonstrate his brilliant leadership, not only at home, but on a global scale. Just a short while ago, in Prague, an historic arms agreement was reached. Here is the Associated Press story by George Jahn And Vladimir Isachenkov:
Seeking to end years of rancor, President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday signed the biggest nuclear arms pact in a generation and envisioned a day when they can compromise on the divisive issue of missile defense.
The new treaty, the first of its kind in two decades and nearly a year in the making, signaled a bold new opening in relations between the former Cold War foes. Both leaders hoped for more progress on economic matters and potentially even deeper cuts in their robust nuclear arsenals, while the Russian president still warned of potential pitfalls ahead.
The pact will shrink the limit of nuclear warheads to 1,550 per country over seven years. That still allows for mutual destruction several times over. But it is intended to send a strong signal that Russia and the U.S. – which between them own more than 90 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons – are serious about disarmament.
Obama and Medvedev reaffirmed their commitment to considering new sanctions against Iran if the Islamic republic continues to refuse to suspend uranium enrichment and start talks on its nuclear program.
Medvedev said it’s regrettable that Iran has not responded to many constructive proposals the international community has offered, and it’s possible the United Nations Security Council will have to take up the issue. And Obama said the U.S. will not tolerate any actions by Iran that risk an arms race in the Middle East or threaten the credibility of the international community.
They spoke after sitting side-by-side in an elegant hall in the Czech Republic capital city, signing the nuclear arms deal that awaits ratification by the Russian legislature and the U.S. Senate. The White House lobbying effort on ratification is under way.
The upbeat U.S. president said he was confident that Democrats and Republicans would ratify the treaty in the Senate, where 67 votes will be required.
“Today is an important milestone for nuclear security and nonproliferation, and for U.S.-Russia relations,” Obama said. Medvedev hailed the signing as a historic event that would launch a new chapter of cooperation between the countries.
Inside the hall, the anticipated moment came as the two presidents picked up their pens, glanced at each other and grinned as they signed several documents, with aides transferring the papers back and forth so all would have both signatures. When it was done, the leaders seemed momentarily at a loss, with Medvedev flashing a smile and a shrug before they stood to shake hands.
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This beats hell out of Bush’s “nukyular option” that set the russians on edge 7 years ago.
Don’t it though Bee?
What a difference the election of a non-Republican makes! I am so proud as an American to have Barack Obama as President. That other asshole would have said something like he had looked into Medvedev’s eyes and “seen his soul”. What better evidence that American statecraft has been elevated up to a whole new level for the 21st century!
Well said Vigil. Well said indeed!!!
All right President Obama!!
Thanks to this, we have a greatly reduced risk of the 4 horseman of 90Sr, 134Cs, 137Cs, and 131I.
Now if we could only change that “Launch on Warning” to “Launch on Verification”….but one step at a time!
Launch on verification is much better and acts as an extra safeguard against a terrible “accident.” Unfortunately it takes time and when under attack time is the most valuable asset.
But Mike, what’s 5 extra minutes when your talking about Doomsday??
Well you see friend Krell there needs to be time for Slim Pickens to mount the nuke, take off his hat and yell YAHOO!!!! Anything short of that would be a strange love indeed.
LOL Mike!!
“Mr. President, I’m not saying we wouldn’t get our hair mussed — but I do say no more than ten to twenty million killed, tops — depending on the breaks.”
Oh man!! I had forgotten that one. Here goes:
“I don’t give a hoot in Hell how you do it, you just get me to the Primary, ya hear!”
Slim Pickens was a natural for that role. They say when he first showed up on the set, they thought he was dressed up in character but it was the way he normally dressed.