Obama opts for nuclear option to revive world hope
Speaking yesterday in Berlin, where John F Kennedy famously gave a rousing Cold War speech, Mr Obama urged Russia to help build on the “New Start [Strategic arms reduction]” treaty that requires both countries to cut stockpiles of deployed nuclear weapons to 1,550 each by 2018.
“After a comprehensive review I have determined that we can ensure the security of America and our allies, and maintain a strong and credible strategic deterrent, while reducing our deployed strategic nuclear weapons by up to one third,” he said.
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