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Joint Statement of the President of the Russian Federation and the
President of the United States of America for the 4th Meeting of the Global
Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary June 17, 2008

Joint Statement of the President of the Russian Federation and the
President of the United States of America for the 4th Meeting of the Global
Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism

ÿÿWhite House News


We are pleased to be working closely together with our Global Initiative
Partners to combat nuclear terrorism. That so many nations have joined the
Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism demonstrates a true
commitment to defeat this threat to our peace and security.

The Russian Federation and the United States launched the Global Initiative
on July 15, 2006 and we can now call more than 70 nations Global Initiative
partners. We will continue to stand upon the principles at the heart of
this Initiative, attract others to our ranks and realize our goal of making
this a truly global effort. Gathering as partners in Madrid is an important
reminder to one another of the commitments we have to each of our citizens
to see clearly the concrete steps we can take together to prevent nuclear
terrorism and ensure our peace and security.

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