Rep. Larsen Applauds President for Signing Arms Reduction Treaty
For Immediate Release
Contact: Emily Halnon
(202) 225-2605
March 25, 2010
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement praising President Obama and President Medvedev for agreeing to the most comprehensive arms control agreement in nearly two decades.
“I applaud President Obama for reaching agreement on a historic arms reduction treaty with Russia. This treaty will make our country safer, it will enhance our ability to fight the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and it will improve the important relationship we have with Russia.
“In April 2009, President Obama gave a speech in Prague that set forth his vision of a world without nuclear weapons. Getting to zero will be a long journey, but this arms reduction treaty is an important step in the right direction.
“As a member of the House Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, I look forward to reviewing this treaty in detail.”
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