Obama launches effort to reduce nuclear arms

Last Sunday, April 5, 2009, President Obama while visiting Prauge, outwardly states that he wants the world to rid themselves of nuclear weapons, as he called them "the most dangerous legacy of the Cold War". He feels the obligation to lead the way, as the United States is the only nation ever to have used one in Hiroshima, Japan. The sense of his desire surfaced quickly when North Korea launched their rocket, as they claim it was successful, now playing music from outer space. To this day, noone has heard any music from a new satellite in space. The evidence points to a 3rd stage rocket that misfired, and the payload fell back to earth. Because of the launch, President Obama stated that the U.S. would "immediately and aggressively" seek ratification of a comprehensive ban on testing nuclear weapons.  He wants to host a summit soon that would aim on reducing and eventually eliminateing nuclear weapons.  His comments were aimed at North Korea, as he said "North Korea broke the rules once more by testing a rocket that could be used for a long range missile," Obama said. "This provocation underscores the need for action — not just this afternoon at the UN Security Council, but in our determination to prevent the spread of these weapons." He said the U.S. will proceed with development of a missile defense system in Europe as long as there is an Iranian threat of developing nuclear weapons. If that threat is removed, he said, "The driving force for missile defense in Europe will be removed." Obama coupled his call for a nuclear-free world with an assurance that America would not unilaterally give up nuclear weapons. It must be a one-for-all, all-for-one endeavor, he said, and until that is possible, the U.S. will maintain a big enough arsenal to serve as a deterrent.