The White House plans next year to increase spending on nuclear weapons. In 2011, Barack Obama intends to allocate for this purpose 7 billion dollars despite the decision of the Congress - that he agreed with the $ 600 million. At the Democrats are not going to stop, promising the next five years to invest in this area, more than $ 5 billion.
"Even in times of difficult budget decisions, these investments in our security are imperative, - wrote U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, in his article for The Wall Street Journal. Almost ten years, our laboratories and facilities not funded and undervalued. As a result of a permanent reduction in the number of professional nuclear scientists and aging equipment. "
His proposals for the next fiscal year, the Obama team is already present on the following Monday.
Recall that in his first address to the nation about the situation in the country, Barack Obama said that it should be by the Presidents Kennedy and Reagan, wanting to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
"The U.S. and Russia complete negotiations on a treaty on strategic offensive arms on the next two decades. At the Summit on Nuclear Safety, which will be held in April, will bring together representatives of 44 States. The goal is clear: to ensure the safety of all nuclear materials around the world, so they do not fall into the hands of terrorists " - said the U.S. president. The new treaty on strategic arms reduction with Russia, American promises to sign in the near future.
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