*Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2009 *

**Statement on Arms Control and Nuclear Nonproliferation **

*June 3, 2009 *

I welcome Senator McCain's important statement on President Reagan's legacy and the need to move toward a world free of nuclear weapons. In my speech in Prague, I outlined my agenda for keeping the American people safe from the dangers posed by nuclear weapons, and I am grateful to John McCain for his leadership on these critical issues. I have outlined an ambitious strategy for promoting arms control and preventing nuclear terrorism and proliferation, which is already bearing fruit. I look forward to working with Senator McCain and the entire Congress to ensure that we accomplish these goals together for the American people and the security of the entire planet.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Arms control and nuclear nonproliferation.

*Names:* McCain, John.

*Subjects:* Arms and munitions : Nuclear weapons and material :: Nonproliferation efforts; Terrorism : Global threat.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD200900434.