And let me say today Britain is prepared to use our expertise to help determine the requirements for the verifiable elimination of nuclear warheads. And I pledge that in the run-up to the Non Proliferation Treaty review conference in 2010 we will be at the forefront of the international campaign to accelerate disarmament amongst possessor states, to prevent proliferation to new states, and to ultimately achieve a world that is free from nuclear weapons.

Just as we stood for freedom in the 20th century, we must stand together for the right of people everywhere to live free from fear in the 21st century. And as nuclear power –- as a nuclear power, as the only nuclear power to have used a nuclear weapon, the United States has a moral responsibility to act. We cannot succeed in this endeavor alone, but we can lead it, we can start it. So today, I state clearly and with conviction America's commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons. I'm not naive. This goal will not be reached quickly –- perhaps not in my lifetime. It will take patience and persistence. But now we, too, must ignore the voices who tell us that the world cannot change. We have to insist, "Yes, we can."

Citerank: (11) 54312Non-proliferation Treaty predicated on progress to abolitionThe non-proliferation framework is predicated on the credible pursuit of disarmament by the existing nuclear-weapon states1198CE71, 54353Bring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty into forceThe Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) should be brought into force as early as possible.959C6EF, 54385NPT should be strengthened significantly nowIt is important that the international community takes decisive action to reinvigorate the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty now.8FFB597, 55190Agree a Fissile Material Cut-off TreatyAll nuclear-armed states should declare or maintain a moratorium on the production of fissile material for weapon purposes pending the negotiation and entry into force as soon as possible of a Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty.959C6EF, 55928Abandon doctrines of nuclear deterrence based on first strikeAbandon the doctrines of nuclear deterrence based on the first use of nuclear weapons.109FDEF6, 128350Bring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty into forceThe Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) should be brought into force as early as possible.959C6EF, 128351Agree a Fissile Material Cut-off TreatyAll nuclear-armed states should declare or maintain a moratorium on the production of fissile material for weapon purposes pending the negotiation and entry into force as soon as possible of a Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty.959C6EF, 128356Full nuclear disarmament is desirableAll nuclear weapons of all states should be eliminated.
959C6EF, 128410Abandon doctrines of nuclear deterrence based on first strikeAbandon the doctrines of nuclear deterrence based on the first use of nuclear weapons.109FDEF6, 128414Non-proliferation Treaty predicated on progress to abolitionThe non-proliferation framework is predicated on the credible pursuit of disarmament by the existing nuclear-weapon states1198CE71, 128469NPT should be strengthened significantly nowIt is important that the international community takes decisive action to reinvigorate the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty now.8FFB597

To prohibit completely and destruct thoroughly nuclear weapons and realize a world free of such weapons is related to the welfare of all mankind and is the common aspiration of all the peace-loving people from all countries of the world.

"The sheer folly of trying to defend a nation by destroying all life on the planet must be apparent to anyone capable of rational thought. Nuclear capability must be reduced to zero, globally, permanently. There is no other option." <http://globalgeopoliti...>

We are committed to seeking a safer world for all and to creating the conditions for a world without nuclear weapons, in accordance with the goals of the NPT. We reiterate our enduring commitment to the fulfilment of our shared obligations to pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating to nuclear arms reduction and disarmament, and on a treaty on general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control.