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George H.W. Bush: I strongly urge those nations in the region who have not acceded to the treaty to do so in order to join the growing…

On the recordJune 27, 1991
I strongly urge those nations in the region who have not acceded to the treaty to do so in order to join the growing community of nations firmly bound to the principles of nuclear nonproliferation.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on South Africa's Accession to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

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