Joint Statement on Nuclear Terrorism
The governments of the United States, United Kingdom, and French Republic each understand the threat of nuclear terrorism and share the collective responsibility to inform and strengthen international measures designed…
Nuclear Security Summit, Seoul, March 2012: Multinational Statement on Nuclear Information Security
1. In the principal communiqué here at the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, all participants reaffirm their commitment to the security of nuclear information as follows: We recognize the importance…
Joint Statement on National Legislation Implementation Kit on Nuclear Security
On the occasion of their participation in the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, the governments of Australia, Canada, Finland, Hungary, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines,…
2012 Nuclear Security Summit Deliverable: Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction
We, the Partners of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, support the Summit’s goal of securing vulnerable nuclear material and radioactive sources around…
FACT SHEET: Ukraine Highly Enriched Uranium Removal
The United States today announced the removal of 128 kilograms (over 280 pounds) of highly enriched uranium (HEU) from two remaining sites in Ukraine. The shipments were completed as part…
Readout of the President’s Discussion with President Yanukovych
The President and Ukrainian President Yanukovych spoke today at the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, South Korea. President Obama expressed appreciation to President Yanukovych and the Ukrainian people for the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Clashes along the Border of Sudan and South Sudan
The United States is alarmed by the fighting in Southern Kordofan, Sudan, and along a disputed area of the border between Sudan and South Sudan. Both sides must exert the…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: James C. Miller, III – Governor, Board of Governors of…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Michael Peter Huerta– Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation Robert…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael Peter Huerta, of the District of Columbia, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the term of five years, vice J. Randolph…