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Obama's Address to the Nuclear Security Summit

Wed Apr 14 00:16:41 EDT 2010
Words from President Obama's address to the Nuclear Security Summit, Apr. 13, 2010.

Speech transcript:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/remarks-president-opening-plenary-session-nuclear-security-summit
nuclear terrorism
In short, it is increasingly clear that the danger of nuclear terrorism is one of the greatest threats to global security -- to our collective security.
mindset
It will require a new mindset -- that we summon the will, as nations and as partners, to do what this moment in history demands.
nuclear
Two decades after the end of the Cold War, we face a cruel irony of history -- the risk of a nuclear confrontation between nations has gone down, but the risk of nuclear attack has gone up.
closed session
Last night, in closed session, I believe we made further progress, pursuing a shared understanding of the grave threat to our people.
International Atomic Energy Agency
We have the opportunity to strengthen the International Atomic Energy Agency, the IAEA, with the resources and authorities it needs to meet its responsibilities.
nuclear weapon
Nuclear materials that could be sold or stolen and fashioned into a nuclear weapon exist in dozens of nations.
collective security
In short, it is increasingly clear that the danger of nuclear terrorism is one of the greatest threats to global security -- to our collective security.
Cold War
Two decades after the end of the Cold War, we face a cruel irony of history -- the risk of a nuclear confrontation between nations has gone down, but the risk of nuclear attack has gone up.
resilience
As an international community, I know that we will all rally around the Polish people, who have shown extraordinary strength and resilience throughout their history.
regionally
This reflects South Korea's leadership, regionally and globally, and I thank President Lee and the South Korean people for their willingness to accept this responsibility.
globally
This reflects South Korea's leadership, regionally and globally, and I thank President Lee and the South Korean people for their willingness to accept this responsibility.
devastate
Mr. Ambassador, all of us were shocked and deeply saddened by the devastating loss of President Kaczynski, the First Lady, and so many distinguished civilian and military leaders from your country.
agenda
This is one part of a broader, comprehensive agenda that the United States is pursuing -- including reducing our nuclear arsenal and stopping the spread of nuclear weapons -- an agenda that will bring us closer to our ultimate goal of a world witho
Republic of Korea
And that's why I am so pleased to announce that President Lee has agreed to host the next Nuclear Security Summit in the Republic of Korea in two years.
Albert Einstein
At the dawn of the nuclear age that he helped to unleash, Albert Einstein said: "Now everything has changed..."  And he warned: "We are drifting towards a catastrophe beyond comparison.
coming together
They must be solved by all of us coming together.
IAEA
We have the opportunity to strengthen the International Atomic Energy Agency, the IAEA, with the resources and authorities it needs to meet its responsibilities.
plutonium
Just the smallest amount of plutonium -- about the size of an apple -- could kill and injure hundreds of thousands of innocent people.
smuggle
We have the opportunity, as individual nations, to take specific and concrete actions to secure the nuclear materials in our countries and to prevent illicit trafficking and smuggling.
military leader
Mr. Ambassador, all of us were shocked and deeply saddened by the devastating loss of President Kaczynski, the First Lady, and so many distinguished civilian and military leaders from your country.
convene
It is my privilege to welcome you to Washington and to formally convene this historic summit.
South Korean
This reflects South Korea's leadership, regionally and globally, and I thank President Lee and the South Korean people for their willingness to accept this responsibility.
unprecedented
This is an unprecedented gathering to address an unprecedented threat.
unleash
At the dawn of the nuclear age that he helped to unleash, Albert Einstein said: "Now everything has changed..." And he warned: "We are drifting towards a catastrophe beyond comparison.
partnership
We have the opportunity, as an international community, to deepen our cooperation and to strengthen the institutions and partnerships that help prevent nuclear materials from ever falling into the hands of terrorists.
security
In short, it is increasingly clear that the danger of nuclear terrorism is one of the greatest threats to global security -- to our collective security.
atomic energy
We have the opportunity to strengthen the International Atomic Energy Agency, the IAEA, with the resources and authorities it needs to meet its responsibilities.
comprehensive
This is one part of a broader, comprehensive agenda that the United States is pursuing -- including reducing our nuclear arsenal and stopping the spread of nuclear weapons -- an agenda that will bring us closer to our ultimate goal of a world witho
focus
That will be our focus this morning.
endorse
At the United Nations Security Council last fall, we unanimously passed Resolution 1887 endorsing this comprehensive agenda, including the goal of securing all nuclear materials.
catastrophe
Were they to do so, it would be a catastrophe for the world -- causing extraordinary loss of life, and striking a major blow to global peace and stability.
material
Nuclear materials that could be sold or stolen and fashioned into a nuclear weapon exist in dozens of nations.
solve
I believe strongly that the problems of the 21st century cannot be solved by any one nation acting in isolation.
opportunity
And today, we have the opportunity to take the next steps.
today
We are joined today by a distinguished delegation from Poland, led by Ambassador Kupiecki.
first lady
Mr. Ambassador, all of us were shocked and deeply saddened by the devastating loss of President Kaczynski, the First Lady, and so many distinguished civilian and military leaders from your country.
pursuing
This is one part of a broader, comprehensive agenda that the United States is pursuing -- including reducing our nuclear arsenal and stopping the spread of nuclear weapons -- an agenda that will bring us closer to our ultimate goal of a world witho
illicit
We have the opportunity, as individual nations, to take specific and concrete actions to secure the nuclear materials in our countries and to prevent illicit trafficking and smuggling.
global
Were they to do so, it would be a catastrophe for the world -- causing extraordinary loss of life, and striking a major blow to global peace and stability.
terrorist
Terrorist networks such as al Qaeda have tried to acquire the material for a nuclear weapon, and if they ever succeeded, they would surely use it.
smuggling
We have the opportunity, as individual nations, to take specific and concrete actions to secure the nuclear materials in our countries and to prevent illicit trafficking and smuggling.
Qaeda
Terrorist networks such as al Qaeda have tried to acquire the material for a nuclear weapon, and if they ever succeeded, they would surely use it.
devastating
Mr. Ambassador, all of us were shocked and deeply saddened by the devastating loss of President Kaczynski, the First Lady, and so many distinguished civilian and military leaders from your country.
weapon
Nuclear materials that could be sold or stolen and fashioned into a nuclear weapon exist in dozens of nations.
Security Council
At the United Nations Security Council last fall, we unanimously passed Resolution 1887 endorsing this comprehensive agenda, including the goal of securing all nuclear materials.
confrontation
Two decades after the end of the Cold War, we face a cruel irony of history -- the risk of a nuclear confrontation between nations has gone down, but the risk of nuclear attack has gone up.
international
As an international community, I know that we will all rally around the Polish people, who have shown extraordinary strength and resilience throughout their history.
nation
We represent 47 nations from every region of the world, and I thank each of you for being here.
solidarity
And so, if everybody is agreeable, I would like to ask for a moment of silence to show that solidarity and to honor those who were lost.
fleeting
And we have the opportunity, as partners, to ensure that our progress is not a fleeting moment, but part of a serious and sustained effort.

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