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Barack Obama

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Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.

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Mar 31, 2016

The United States especially applauds the indispensable role which the Japan Atomic Energy Agency's Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security is playing.

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Mar 31, 2016

Assistance in this plan is to be provided upon request of a recipient State.

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Mar 31, 2016

We have to guard against, in the interim, ramping up new and more deadly and more effective systems that end up leading to a whole new escalation of the arms race.

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Mar 31, 2016

The United States meets its UNSCR 1540 obligations and assists other States in meeting theirs.

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Mar 31, 2016

I urge China to address differences with its neighbors on maritime issues peacefully and in accordance with international law.

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Mar 31, 2016

I will not hold another one of these summits in another 6 years.

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Mar 31, 2016

The United States has a deep and abiding partnership with INTERPOL on countering nuclear smuggling.

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Mar 31, 2016

The person who made the statements doesn't know much about foreign policy or nuclear policy.

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Mar 31, 2016

When the international community stands as one, we can advance our common security.

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Mar 31, 2016

America is built on the notion that we are our brothers' and our sisters' keepers, and that we all have certain obligations to one another.

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Mar 31, 2016

Step up efforts to implement in full UNSC Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 nuclear security obligations by 2021.

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Mar 31, 2016

I think the approach that they've been taking towards the press is one that could lead Turkey down a path that would be very troubling.

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Mar 31, 2016

We have taken a layered approach to nuclear security that involves reducing quantities of sensitive nuclear material.

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Mar 31, 2016

Ensure that GICNT activities continue to uplift the dialogue between the technical community and decision-makers.

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Mar 31, 2016

Engage proactively and directly with other GICNT partners to jointly share experiences, mentor, and collaborate on nuclear security issues.

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Mar 31, 2016

Use the IAEA's extensive nuclear security services and to make available experts to the IAEA to carry out these services.

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Mar 31, 2016

The Global Partnership seeks to fund and coordinate projects and activities in the areas of chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological security.

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Mar 31, 2016

We call on all countries who share this commitment to become parties to these treaties.

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Mar 31, 2016

This effort represents the realization of a commitment first announced at the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague.

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Mar 31, 2016

Work with the IAEA to minimize the use of HEU, where technically and economically feasible.

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Mar 31, 2016

Encourage the earliest possible entry-into-force of the amended CPPNM and seek its universalization.

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Mar 31, 2016

As ISIL is squeezed in Syria and Iraq, we can anticipate it lashing out elsewhere.

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Mar 31, 2016

Japan and the United States announced that all highly-enriched uranium (HEU) and separated plutonium fuel has been removed from the Japan Atomic Energy Agency's Fast Critical Assembly.

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Mar 31, 2016

We reaffirm our commitment to our shared goals of nuclear disarmament, nuclear non-proliferation and peaceful use of nuclear energy.

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