Good morning. Esteemed delegates, I welcome you all to the ninth Plenary Meeting. I have the deepest appreciation to the Republic of Finland for hosting this important event, and I am particularly grateful for Foreign Minister Soini agreeing to deliver the …
As prepared Thank you Ian for that kind introduction and for having me here today. I always appreciate the opportunity to speak at the annual Atlantic Council missile defense conference alongside so many experts in this important field. Today, I would like …
Partner nations and official observers of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) gathered in Helsinki, Finland, June 16-17, 2015, for the GICNT’s 9th senior-level Plenary Meeting. Since it was launched in 2006, the GICNT has grown into a …
As Delivered Thank you very much for this opportunity to speak with you this morning. Distinguished colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, it is truly a pleasure for me to return to the Hofburg to address the Parties to the Open Skies Treaty. Thank you, …
This week, President Obama signed into law implementing legislation for treaties that represent legal cornerstones of the global nuclear security architecture, the strengthening of which is a key goal of the Nuclear Security Summits. This legislation will …
Chairman Flake, Ranking Member Markey, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for allowing me to speak with you today about security assistance in Africa. I commend the Committee for its focus on this critical topic. Thank you also for …
(As Prepared for Delivery) Madam President, The United States has a deep and long-standing interest in global nonproliferation efforts. President Obama remains committed to pursuing the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons. We remain …
Good morning, everyone. It’s a privilege to be here and let me thank David Joyce and Marilyn Hewson for inviting me here today. As all of you know, at the State Department – in the Political-Military Affairs Bureau and the Economic and Business Affairs …
As prepared Introduction Thank you so much for that warm introduction. It is a pleasure to speak at this ICAS Symposium today and to return to Capitol Hill where I began my career just across the street on the Senate side. Twenty years ago, I worked as a …
The New START Treaty The New START Treaty’s robust and extensive verification provisions provide mutual confidence that both sides are living up to their obligations. As of April 2015, the United States and Russia have conducted more than 150 on-site …
Transparency Visit In 2015, the United States hosted a visit to the Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories for representatives from NPT non-nuclear weapon States Parties and the UN. The visit included briefings, tours, and exchanges on U.S. stockpile …
Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty and Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty The United States is committed to negotiate a treaty banning the production of fissile material for use in nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices, also known as Fissile …
“Peace with justice means pursuing the security of a world without nuclear weapons.” – President Barack Obama Disarmament The 1970 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is the cornerstone of the nonproliferation regime and the basis for …
Secretary of State John Kerry will lead the U.S. delegation to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference, taking place from April 27-May 22, and will provide opening remarks on behalf of the United States on April 27. Other delegation …
Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs and U.S. Representative to the Global Partnership Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins will be in Vienna, Austria on April 21 to speak about the Global Health Security Agenda at the 27th Meeting of the International …
As prepared Introduction Thank you for your kind introduction and the opportunity to speak to you today. My name is Frank Rose, and I am the Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance. It’s a pleasure to be back at the Space …
As prepared Introduction Thank you so much, Sky, for that kind introduction and thank you for your service and to all here who wear or have worn the uniform. It is also great to be back in in Colorado, one of the most scenic states in the Union. I must …
(1) Myth: The NPT has failed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has enjoyed tremendous successes over the 45 years since its entry into force. The NPT is the most widely adhered to nuclear treaty in history …
Introduction Thank you for that kind introduction, and thanks for having me here today. By way of introduction, while I am the Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, my work at the State Department is focused on enhancing …
Thank you very much, General Myatt, for that very kind introduction. And thanks also to Philip Yun who will moderate the question-and-answer session. I’d like to thank all of you for taking the time to come out tonight – business and nonprofit leaders; …
