    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [June 17, 2008]
    [Page 840]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Joint Statement by President George W. Bush and President Dmitry A.
    Medvedev of Russia on the Fourth Meeting
    of the Global Initiative To Combat Nuclear Terrorism
    June 17, 2008

        We are pleased to be working closely together with our Global
    Initiative Partners to combat nuclear terrorism. That so many nations
    have joined the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
    demonstrates a true commitment to defeat this threat to our peace and
    security.
        The Russian Federation and the United States launched the Global
    Initiative on July 15, 2006 and we can now call more than 70 nations
    Global Initiative partners. We will continue to stand upon the
    principles at the heart of this Initiative, attract others to our ranks
    and realize our goal of making this a truly global effort. Gathering as
    partners in Madrid is an important reminder to one another of the
    commitments we have to each of our citizens to see clearly the concrete
    steps we can take together to prevent nuclear terrorism and ensure our
    peace and security.

    Note: An original was not available for verification of the content of
    this joint statement.