    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [June 11, 1993]
    [Page 839]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on Nuclear Nonproliferation Talks With North Korea
    June 11, 1993

        I welcome the successful outcome of talks between the United States
    and North Korea today in New York, which have led to the agreement of
    North Korea to suspend its withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
    This agreement is a first but vital step towards ensuring North Korean
    participation in a strong international nonproliferation regime, a goal
    that will benefit all nations.
        Preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons is one of the
    highest priorities of my administration, and we will continue to press
    the North Koreans strongly to comply fully with international standards
    and to move towards the goal of a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula.
        The American negotiating team, under the direction of Assistant
    Secretary Robert Gallucci, achieved this important step not only on
    behalf of the people of the United States but on behalf of the entire
    international community.

    Note: The statement referred to Robert Gallucci, Assistant Secretary of
    State for Politico-Military Affairs.