July 16, 2008
Posted: July 16th, 2008 01:00 PM ET

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 Sen. Barack Obama joins in a roundtable discussion on national security Wednesday at Purdue University.
Sen. Barack Obama joins in a roundtable discussion on national security Wednesday at Purdue University.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana (CNN) - Sen. Barack Obama on Wednesday said he wants to rid the world of nuclear weapons and pledged to fight emerging threats posed by biological and cyber-terrorism.

"It's time to send a clear message to the world: America seeks a world with no nuclear weapons," the White House hopeful said.

"As long as nuclear weapons exist, we'll retain a strong deterrent. But we'll make the goal of eliminating all nuclear weapons a central element in our nuclear policy."

The remarks, delivered at Purdue University in Indiana before a roundtable discussion with foreign policy experts, come as the senator from Illinois is preparing for a trip abroad. Obama also is seeking to gain traction on national security issues.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Cindy   July 16th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Every world leader should be required to go to the Peace Museum in Hiroshima, Japan. While they're in office, not after they've retired. It's mind boggling what they can do to people. All the justification in the world on why we dropped it on people... will never add up to justify what the bomb did.

Rob indetroit   July 16th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Get a life little willy you loser. the world would be better off with out nukes but the US needs to keep at least 100 nukes.

old91A10   July 16th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

@Magougo "... Obama ... is thinking about how to secure American People"

It is apparent that you either missed, do not understand, or do not care about the "FISA immunity" capitulation. Do you need other recent examples of Obama's duplicity, or are you O.K. with them?

Obama, Pelosi, Reid, ...
are far more dangerous than
McCain, Pelosi, Reid, ....

Michigan for Obama   July 16th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

I for one am glad Obama is thinking ahead on national and global security, not to mention thinking ahead on energy, foreign relations, global warming and now global peace and security. McCain thinks like the old man he is-stuck in his ways, unwilling to change or consider new ideas and directions. The world needs to start working together to solve our global problems, and Obama is the candidate to lead this global change.

17 year old future politician   July 16th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

All for it!!! Sounds alot better than McCains foreign policy plan to put missiles in a country that doesnt exist. Its a shame you call yourself qualified sir.

AT   July 16th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

As a military officer his Judgement will be extremely refreshing. It is sad that so many empy pant suit who support Bush/McCains WAR will never themselves or their kids fight these Wars. The so called Religious Right are always so wrong and use WAR as a vanity in Gods name, like they did with slaverye etc etc etc!

Debby, NJ   July 16th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Get A Life Republican's & PUMAS
McShame will come up with a lie about
what he has been doing for 20-25 years about NUKS
It's a JUDGEMENT thing
BARACK THE VOTE !!!

anne   July 16th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

The picture on this article shows the sign Judgement, if the type of Judgement that Obama is standing on, it proves that his platform is made of straw and the first wind will blow his house down

RJ, CA   July 16th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Considering how highly Obamabots regard their chosen one's "judgment," they sure as h- don't know how to SPELL it!

Wisest one of All   July 16th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

What Hussein Obama really means is:

Rid the world of nuclear weapons except those being possessed by my fellow Muslim terrorists!

HSNP   July 16th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

PURE PANDERING. EMPTY WORDS. CHANGE YOU CAN XEROX.

True   July 16th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Nothing wrong with wanting to ban weapons that could wipe out you and everything you know that exists. Anyone that wants more nukes is mentally inept. Who needs nukes anyway when we have Republicans running the country. I think they've met and over indulged the kill quota.

Farrell   July 16th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

The world has waited long enough for the U.S. to lead and not threaten war and fear. Obama is right and he is the right choice for leadership.

Greg   July 16th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

To "A Visionary!!!",

Actually, it would be a benefit to this country if you and all your Socialist friends would stay home or vote on Wednesday this year. You and your friends are the ones who aren't paying attention. You and your friends are the ones who aren't thinking critically. I am well aware of what this country needs and it is *NOT* Socialism!

Redistribution of wealth, penalizing success, handouts to those who don't care enough about their own lives to get a job, and free socialized healthcare are all "principles" and "values" that America can do just fine without!

Here's a little tip: there are plenty of Socialist countries around the world. If that is what you want from your country, leave. Socialism will kill the American Dream and everything America stands for!!

Tx Dem   July 16th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

McCain likes pointing guns at people... he calls it diplomacy. Nukes will never be reduced under his rule.

MM   July 16th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

As I tell the children, if you don't set a goal nothing at all will be attained. Because this goal is "Naive" we are to just let things go on the way they are? Please note, Obama has not said that he is going to get rid of all ours and leave us undefended. He said a non-nuclear world should be a goal that we should all work towards. To disagree with that type of a goal is foolish.

RJ, CA   July 16th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

"It's time to send a clear message to the world: America seeks a world with no nuclear weapons," the White House hopeful said.

Duh, Obama - YOU are the FIRST one to state that? This is just another hilarious "Obama moment" - restating the obvious and then trying to make it sound uniquely "his own"!

This joker used to make me angry - now he just makes me laugh.

California Gold   July 16th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

McCain has the same policy but he wants to rid the world of nuclear arms by detonating them around the world. Then he has accomplished two campaign goals: war for another 100 years while singing bomb-bomb-bomb...bomb-bomb Iran, and the other accomplishment is to claim he has done his part to rid the world of nuclear weapons. Let's hope he brushes up on 20th Century World History and Geography (poor soul didn't know the Czech Republic is no more).

Lisa   July 16th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I miss Hillary!

Please Hillary pretend to be Obama's friend so he can pick you for Vice President!

Then when Obama is impeached you can become our President and we can live happily ever after.

Hillary 08

KateyGreen   July 16th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Sounds great. Is Obama going to look into Putin's eyes and, hypnotize him? Send Jimmy Carter to North Korea? Hide the Chinese nukes in his mu shu pork? Oh, I get it, Obama is going to trust the Russions, Chinese and North Koreans. How is he going to get Pakistan and India to give up nukes? This is just a sound bite for his trolls.

JD   July 16th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

While he's at it, Mr. Obama can also put an end to natural disasters, epidemics, famine, bad weather, mean people, and stuff. And all in a non-threatening and friendly way! I mean, gee whiz, why not?

C from Texas   July 16th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

IF this guy gets elected we are all doomed.

Nuclear weapons are our safety net to keep some other country from invading us.........Get real Obama!!!, remember what happen with Cuba?

McCain '08

Jon in WA   July 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

jimmy velman: what do you think about the statistic that the U.S. has enough nuclear and chemical/biological weapons to kill everything on our planet 11-12 times?

DMAC in ID   July 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

This goes to show how inexperienced and nieve he is. With all the power hungry nut jobs out there running these radical countries that make Russia look like a real friend. I guess he does not realize we have been trying to do that for 60 yrs. Makes for another nice pipe dream. This young guy has to stop all his yelling "Change" and take a realistic good long look at what this world is really all about. Some of these places like killing each other. They have been doing in for many hundreds of yrs any way they can. It is called "POWER AND CONTROL!!!

Lisa   July 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I wish Hillary was answering the phone at 3am! At least you'll know Michelle won't screen the call to see who it is!

Walter, Long Beach   July 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Hey FEDUP, why don't you wise up?

1. Obama didn't suggest unilateral disarmament. He suggested a world-wide initiative among all the nuclear powers.

2. As for Pearl Harbor, we had a far larger military than Japan and they attacked us anyway.

3. And as for carrying a big stick, in a world without nuclear weapons, the advantage would shift to the nation with the largest conventional forces. Who do you think that is, dimwit?

old91A10   July 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

In the meantime, Obama, Pelosi, Hoyer, Reid, et al wipe there a5535 with the constitution.

BK   July 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Isn't it worth it to at least try to get nations to agree to limit their nukes? Would it hurt anything or anybody?

How about instead of bashing Obama, do something constructive and maybe give us your opinion you think we should do. You do have your own ideas don't you?

Tully   July 16th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Obama is a dreamer. The guy just says whatever thinks will get him elected. Wake up america! Do not put this clown in office!

JD   July 16th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

That is an admirable, realistic and totally achievable goal for the President of the US during his 4-year term; to travel the world and get all the countries to turn their nuclear weapons in, but to do so in a non-mperialistic or didactic manner. And, of course, prevent anyone such as a terrorist or rogue nation from developing or building new ones, but also do this in a non-bossy or friendly manner. Yes, indeed.

Down with Obama   July 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Obama is worse than a nuclear weapon!!!!!

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   July 16th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Mean-while back at McWar’s Iranian death camp, McWar pushes his final solution for all Persians and Iranians.

The Guy   July 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Keep your feet firmly planted in reality. Real world first, fantasy world 2nd.

Next, eliminate all bad feelings

cricket   July 16th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I trust Barack Obama to contain nuclear weapons more than I do John McCain. We don't need more of Bush's tatics ( mcBush ). We are already paying too high a price. You know the first time John McCain opens his mouth he is going to infuriate our enemies even more.
OBAMA'08

discerner   July 16th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Now Obama dumbos will be all over Obama..worshipping, kissing his hand, singing songs, quoting from the Bible that he is coming messiah. I really hope Obama is not the anti-christ.

Vegas Barbie for Obama   July 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

This speech was awe-inpsiring. He is so very presidential. And so very right....we are fighting the "old war," the war that WAS, and in a sense, the war that never was, since Iraq was the not the country that bombed us on 9/11, rather than focusing on what could happen in the here and now. We need to identify the enemy NOW and get things in hand before Bush lets them get any more out of control.

Jamie   July 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This post is proof that Obama does not have the experience to do the job. How naive is he? What are we going to do Obama? Are we going to point a nuclear weapon at other countries and tell them to rid themselves of theirs? To everyone out there that really think that this is even logical, good luck on your wishfull thinking.

This comment is proof that Obama can give a speech but he doesn't live in reality. He should have proof read his speech and then consulted with somebody that views life in reality.

We might as well declare a nuclear war right now. LOL! This is laughable.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark   July 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Billy Vehmann- How does this make us more vunerable...

you do realize if others had nukes and we didn't it does not make us more vunerable, its real simple really..

lets take hypothetical... we have nukes, others do to, they fire theirs, we fire ours... Result... World is over in a flash

Second, we don't have nukes, they do, they fire theirs, Result...

World is Over due to radiation.......

See the results are the same in both cases....the world ends...

Now last, we don't have nukes, and neither do they...

no one can push a button, the world can't end unless we kill it off, and we all get to live a long existance, (if we take care of ourselves health wise)..

I like Theory #3...much better than the first two...

Obama 08!!

Ryan   July 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

If the world cannot even get rid landmines and cluster bombs, what makes Obama think that he can get rid of nuclear weapons? It's extremely naive for Obama to think that he can persuade other nuclear powers to get rid of their nukes or for others like Syria and Iran to stop pursuing nuclear weapons. What Obama is proposing sounds more like a pledge to unilaterally disarm the US. Obama has no experience and it shows clearly.

DflateMacsStr8TalkXpress: Econ MIA, AWOL on facts, POW from reality   July 16th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

But why would you do something as logical as this when you could continue to make people "afeared" with all the other fake terrorism talk and warmongering?

KE   July 16th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

One thing Obama could not lie about and didn't make his promise to the American people was picking Hillary for his running mate. Obama did not have the luxury to say the word like “consider” picking her for his running mate. I can’t read Obama’s mind but we know his main donors are obviously anti-Clintons and they are his base. (Those anti-Clintons may need to “just get over it” and love her and see how easy it is to fall in love or in line – a satire.)

Anyway Obama’s stance on VP pick is one thing we know he won't and can't change.

It’s so much easier for him to say “let’s get rid of nukes” than “I will consider Clinton for my running mate” – we too think it's not a good idea.

Isaac   July 16th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

You can't put nuclear weapons "back in the bottle", no, but there's no rational reason why any nation would need enough of them to destroy the world a few times over. I think the US could get by by limiting themselves to 20. That's just for starters.

Willy   July 16th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

this guy will say anything you pay him to say

Common Sense   July 16th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

jimmy velman

Nuclear Deterrent works best when only you have nukes but if your biggest enemies acquire nukes as well, there goes your one biggest edge.
Now we all know that the US military is second to none in the world. But what stops the US military from marching into china or Russia is the fact that they have nukes, otherwise, imagine a world without nuclear weapons for the United States. What challenge is Russia with their aging weapons without Nuclear weapons against the US military who doesn't need nuclear bombs to deter any enemy(except brainless terrorists who do not mind getting on the endangered species list)
Besides, we want to avoid a world in which as we continue to advance in technology, eventually, nuclear technology will advance to a civilian level paving the way for extremists groups to experiment their wildest ideas.

Scott from StL   July 16th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

So...some of you have a problem with a nuclear-free world?? Nothing worthwhile has ever been achieved that hasn't been dreamed of and worked for.

Sen. Obama will not rid the world of nuclear weapons by waving a magic wand or through wishful thinking. He inspires and motivates people toward action. A very few PEOPLE actually have nuclear weapons...certainly not the people of China, Pakistan, India, etc. They will give them up...will their leaders?

We began this awful march toward destruction...we have a responsibility to curb it. What has been done cannot be undone. The decision lies in what we will do today. Reflect on that on August 6th.

The more we sweat for Peace, the less we bleed in war. Get to Work!

Magougo   July 16th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Thanks Obama at least someboby is thinking about how to secure American People.

Jodi   July 16th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Ever since 9/11, this country has taken on the mentality of a schoolyard bully. Our nation has become an insecure one – scared of anyone and anything that threatens to reveal our deficiencies. Keeping other nations in fear is not the way to peace – it only brings about more resentful, hate-filled attitudes. Obama at least has the right notion in mind – stop the bullying...far-fetched as it may be.

EMT   July 16th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Further proof that this man isn't fit to be a Chicago dogcatcher.

Big Ups To All My Hatas   July 16th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Why do all the Puma people type in ALL CAPS? Is that a way to scare us straight?

rebecca parker   July 16th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Thank God, we have a presidential elect who see's the relationship of oil and national security. We need to depend on the sun and wind. This is the future and it scares OPEC. I wouldn't be suprized if OPEC paid off american car makers to not produce electric cars.

Kelby from Houston, TX   July 16th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Let's see words that describe nuclear disarmament...(if I spelled that right?) Freakin impossible, difficult, not easy, hard, harsh, ill. I mean wow that is one heck of a tall order.
Wait.
This isn't a tall order this is nothing for WE
Difficult takes a day
Impossible takes week.
HOW CAN WE FAULTER?
we are The Rock of Jabralter
We are about to step out the boat and walk on water.
Is it possible? CAN WE DO IT?
YES WE CAN!!!

OBAMA '08 DEMOCRATS '08 AND FOREVER

Marilyn   July 16th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

What planet does this guy live on??? We (the U.S.) are the ones who introduced the world to nuclear weapons and there is not a snowball's chance in hell that we are going to get rid of them.

Mike, Syracuse NY   July 16th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Obama's attempts at foreign policy are like Hulk Hogan attempting ballet. There's a difference between being a visionary and having hallucinations. Are we sure Obama's not back on coke again? Let's see, if he eliminates nukes on Wednesday, then he can cure cancer on Thursday, end the war Friday, and build an electric car over the weekend.

M.S. Indiana, the nuclear talks with North Korea have been going on long before Obama got to the Senate. The EU has been talking to Iran for years, and Isreal talks one day and bombs the next. If you think Obama has had anything to do with any of this, you are as delusional as he is.

ARB   July 16th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

obama getting into office is the bigger threat than the nuclear weapons.

Griff   July 16th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

'Iron' was Discovered....

A Visionary!!!   July 16th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Senator Obama...... he wants to rid the world of nuclear weapons and pledged to fight emerging threats posed by biological and cyber-terrorism.we'll make the goal of eliminating all nuclear weapons a central element in our nuclear policy."What's wrong with being a Visionary

REXX, VIG and GREGG...........TO Rid the world of you 3 IDIOTS will be a great accomplishment !!!!

Ms. RDS   July 16th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Brandon Hillary PUMA 4Mc July 16th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Will Michelle be answering that phone at 3am lol heaven help us if that ever happens…..

LMAO I love it, the repubs have no comeback, no counter point, and no ideas. The only thing they can do are personal attacks to take focus away from the fact that they don't have any real ideas. Michelle probably won't be answering it but then again neither will Bill!!

Kevin   July 16th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I am voting for him, but I do disagree with him on this issue. I think nuclear weopons can be used to destroy an asteroid before it hits Earth.

ber6964   July 16th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

All you nay sayers , You'll Never Know if Someone does not Try!! Anything is better than we have it now...

White Independant   July 16th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Brandon Hillary PUMA – this is a man who has suggested meeting with foreign dictators. Both Hillary and Mc Cain opposed that.
Then he must be right. The only difference between Hillary and Nixon is that she wears pantsuits and he just wore a suit. I can't wait to see the outcome of her fraud trial in California that was conveniently postponed until after the election by a judge appointed by Bubba. Google – Peter Paul vs. Hillary Clinton.

FEDUP   July 16th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Once again, makes no sense. Nukes are a deterrent to hostilities, but lets get rid of ours? What kind of policy are we talking about. We were asleep at the wheel when Pearl Harbor happened, I sure don't want that to happen again..Roosevelt said, "We need to talk softly but carry a big stick.."

Biff Biffington   July 16th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Anybody else but me notice how the GOP (grand OLD pedophiles)
(ok.... that was a cheap shot... but funny).. back to my point...

Anyone besides me notice how the GOP are playing follow the Leader?

Everything Barack says, they wind up either doing or agreeing with... anyone else see what has actually become a TREND? (of course they would never actually ACKNOWLEDGE IT). Kind of like how they "acknowledge" the recession that everyone knows we are in, but them.

wow. who woulda thunk it?

Worst...Resume...Ever....   July 16th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Rid the US of its nuclear deterrent at the same time nations like Iran are moving full speed ahead on their own nuclar program? Is he serious?

Good Lord. This guy is naive.

James Hussein, SC   July 16th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

The greatest gift we can give our children is a gift of opportunity and hope. The advent and use of the bomb marked the first step towards losing all opportunity and hope for a non-destructive future. Getting rid of these bombs should be the first step in reversing that mark. The chances of that occuring begins and continues we us, even though other attempts have failed. Giving up on trying is a %100 guarantee that the ilimination of these bombs will never happen. We should keep trying until evenually we win.

Braden   July 16th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

How dare he! We should always reserve the right to kill every man, woman, and child on the planet several times over.... just in case we decide existing isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Fairy God Mother   July 16th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Here's how to do it, Mr. Obama.
1 – Close your eyes
2 – Click your heels together 3 times
3 – Say "There's nothing like world peace"
It'll come true, honest.

Mike - Texas   July 16th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Obama CLUELESS and an IDIOT to boot!!

what?   July 16th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

but Mr. Obama, if we rid the world of nuclear weapons....how then will we "Bomb Bomb Bomb, Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran?" (a little ditty by Mr. john McCain)

John   July 16th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

That is very funny, one of those admirals (coast guard) is gay while the others were fired from their positions. Google the name and you will see what I am talking about. BTW they are all registered republicans as well. No wonder they all want MCCain.

Anonymous   July 16th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Brandon Hillary PUMA

Have you been watching the news lately. McCain and Bush are now singing the same tune about meeting with Iran. Obama has always stated we need to talk to our foes to come to some agreement. Now, Bush and McCain both change their stance and believe we need to have some sort of talks with them as well. So who's really the FLip Flopper?...

jimmy velman   July 16th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

TO QUOTE ONE OF OUR GREAT PRESIDENTS:

"SPEAK SOFTLY, BUT CARRY A BIG STICK"

ONLY HILLARY CLINTON DID THAT IN THE PRIMARIES WHEN ASKED WHAT SHE WOULD DO IF IRAN ATTACKED ISRAEL (AND THE U. S.) SHE SAID " THEN WE WOULD OBLITERATE IRAN".
AND SHE SPOKE QUIETLY ABOUT IT AND WITHOUT HESITATION.
SHE WOULD MAKE A GREAT VICE PRESIDENT WITH OBAMA.

Jerry in Boston   July 16th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

"As long as nuclear weapons exist, we'll retain a strong deterrent. But we'll make the goal of eliminating all nuclear weapons a central element in our nuclear policy."

This is one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. You can't unring a bell Senator Obama. Even if you eliminate every nuclear weapon, the technology and science behind it will always exist, so somebody will pursue it.

What are you going to do? Travel back in time and shoot Robert Oppenheimer?

Belle1   July 16th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

ONLY problem with ridding the world of nuclear weapons is getting those that have them to get rid of them.

At this point, increasing manufacturing in America, shoring up the economy, generating jobs, improving our schools....is MUCH more important.

Shane   July 16th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

WHAT IS HE GOING TO PUT THEM IN YUCCA MOUNTAIN? HOPE NOT BECAUSE THAT MOUNTAIN IS A VERY YOUNG VOLCANO AND NEVADA IS NUMBER 3 FOR HAVING THE MOST FAULTS. TO ME WHAT HE IS SAYING WILL NEVER HAPPEN

Adam   July 16th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

What an idiot, but we already knew that!!!

Yes, Russia do you mind getting rid of all your Nukes? Oh you will, ok thanks. Obama, you and your supporters are idiots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don   July 16th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

This should be interesting. If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.

Democrats Unite & Vote Big   July 16th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

1 – Who can argue that this isn't a good goal?

2 – PUMA's are Republicans posing as Democratic bloggers – Why are they ashamed to represent themselves as who they really are?

Jack   July 16th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Don't cigarettes and illegal drugs kill more people each year than nuclear weapons? Sen. Obama has supported both during parts of his life, I guess that's why he ignores the danger they present.

Justin, Ohio   July 16th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Coming straight from the man that created the Big Bang and has walked on water, the Messiah Obama! With just his words there will no longer be nukes! Less action, more promises, idiot followers.

Southern view   July 16th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

How does Obama know when all the nuclear weapons are eliminated? You can hide them in suitcases, in some cases, or like North Korea, announce the elimination of your weapons and processing plants which then turn up in another country.

jimmy velman   July 16th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

THE DAY WE RID AMERICA OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IS THE DAY WE BECOME VULNERABLE TO ATTACK.
THERE NOW ARE TOO MANY NUCLEAR ARSENALS AROUND THE GLOBE THAT CAN POSE THE GREATEST NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT TO AMERICA.. OUR NUCLEAR DETERRENT POWER
SHOILD NEVER BE COMPROMISED.
WE , HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTERS DISAGREE WITH OBAMA'S
STATEMENTS REGARDING GETTING RID OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
IN OUR COUNTRY. OBAMA IN HIS WILDEST DREAM AND RHETORIC CANNOT ABOISH NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN ANY COUNTRY, LET ALONE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHICH IF OBAMA IS ELECTED PRESIDENT , HE WILL BE UNDER OATH TO
PRESERVE AND PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION AND AMERICA AS A WHOLE.

Steven, Chicago   July 16th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

This is exactly what we ned. How can you be opposed to riding the world of the most destructive weapons that we have ever known? I love how the people who say that Obama has no speeches with substance are saying that this is nothing but talk and that he is just doing this for the moment, when in fact I saw him give this pledge back in October when he spoke at DePaul University. I know that all you McCain people think that the only way to beet Obama is by saying he has no substance (even when he does), but get off your high horse and realize that we can only benefit from a world free of nuclear weapons.

Walter, Long Beach   July 16th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I will vote for Obama in November, come hell or high water. But I wish he would stop with his pie-in-the-sky rhetoric.

His winning argument is the economy and McCain's absolute cluelessness on that score. He should concentrate on that and hit McCain hard with it every day until the election.

Susan   July 16th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Wishful thinking.

Cynthia - Arkansas   July 16th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Obama is a true man of Peace. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall inherit the earth.

Rocky Michigan   July 16th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

If he thinks other countries such as China, India and Pakistan will actually do this he more out of touch than even I thought and believe me I thought he was really out of touch. Considering he's from Chicago a pretty rough city he sounds like he dreams of never never land.

K   July 16th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Obama, in a perfect world...yes! We live in an inperfect world and you can't turn back time. Your followers may consider you a "visionary" and you may very well be albeit a very naive one.

Brandon Hillary PUMA 4Mc   July 16th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Will Michelle be answering that phone at 3am lol heaven help us if that ever happens.....

M.S. Indiana   July 16th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Brandon Hillary PUMA,
have a funny note to meet with foreign leaders... Bush just send people to Iran buddy, there are people in north Korea, and we closed down their nuclear weapons project.... Israel are talking with their enemies and trading prisoners...
just details... and that was what Obama high lighted a year ago...

Doris,Memphis,TN   July 16th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Brandon, because Hillary and McCain opposed meeting with foreign dictators is why they are both losers. Americans want a nation of peace. War is sicking. When I look at the soldiers that have come back from Iraq with no arms or legs, I cry. So, you vote for your
Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran Idiot! God Bless America!

Barack Obama 2008
A Man Of Peace

eric   July 16th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Hey Brandon Hillary, Vig, Greg and Frank: what empty suit are you guys talking about? Is it the one that both Bush and McCain are following in their words and actions? The one that even the Prime Minister of Iraq now agrees with? Who knows how much safer we'd be if people like Bush and McCain hadn't been such whiney children giving other "leaders" they didn't like the silent treatment. Meeting with all leaders, regardless of whether we like them or not, is a great idea. So much so that even Bush has started doing it. I don't know what fantasy world you're living in, but Obama has shown 10x the judgement and wisdom on foreign relations than your beloved McCain...let alone any other topic. The only one drinking the kool-aid here are you guys.

Robin Country Club Hills   July 16th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Watch. i guarantee you that either Bush or McCain will come out within a few weeks and claim it's time to rid the world of Nuclear weapons. Watch just watch.

John McShame, Obama Is Going to Tax You & Cindy, but Not Me & 95% Americans Making < $250,000/Yr   July 16th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

thanks for taking the lead on this Obama....instead of a visionary & preventive approach, McSenile is going for the reactive option: War.........destroy everthing on planet earth & bomb, bomb, bomb Iran.

Barack Obama – a visionary leader.

JUDGEMENT WE CAN BELIEVE IN!!!!

good!   July 16th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Blessed are the Peacemakers – the bible

Jeff   July 16th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Does this guy ever talk about reality? Pandora took the lid off the box and there is no going back. It's a hoot to read folks calling Obama a visionary. Get real! He's just another politician playing to his base.

Lisa   July 16th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Yeah ok and Obama is suppose to save the world now, PLEASE!!!

What happened to his change message? Guess he doesn't need that now since he changed his position on the war in Iraq!!!!

Mike, Syracuse NY   July 16th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

This sounds like the answer of a Miss USA question.
Q: Miss Illinois, what would you do if you were President?
A: Why I'd eliminate all nuclear weapons and have world peace.

How naive is this clown? OK Obama, get Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, Israel, Pakistan., India, UK, and France to go first. Good luck with that.

ARB   July 16th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

no i say its time to rid the world of barack obama!

Frank   July 16th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

This guy is really out of touch with not only Americans, but also with the rest of the world!!!! If he thinks that places like Pakistan, India and soon Iran, will agree to put their nukes away, this guy better wake up. And the American people better wake up before they elect this ignorant nobody nobama to run our country! Or perhaps he really thinks he has God-given powers that will enable him to wave his hands and get all the nukes to disappear! Knowing NObama, perhaps he does believe so!!!!

Will from Gaithersburg, MD   July 16th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Yes you do have the "judgment to lead" Senator!

Obama 08!

Greg   July 16th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

It's quite the juxtaposition having Obama in front of a podioum with the word "JUDGMENT" on it. Good judgment is just *ONE* area in which Obama falls flat on his face.

Kenny - Vancouer, BC   July 16th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

How about we start with the country that possess the second most nuclear weapons and the only one to ever use it.

Vig   July 16th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Give him a threating scenario and he'll "CHANGE" his tune on this issue, like he has on 9 other issues in less than a month. Dump Obama – put a competent leader on the ballot – place Hillary Clinton's name in nomination in August.

ANGIE   July 16th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

well at least he trying more than i can say for john mccain you go obama 08

whiner   July 16th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

he's right .they are dangerous weapons.republicans think they should each be allowed at least one a piece,as a part of their right to bear arms.

Brandon Hillary PUMA   July 16th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Oh this is rich coming from this empty suit-actually its scary when you really stop drinking the kool aide and think about this man defending our security and national interests. I mean this is a man who has suggested meeting with foreign dictators. Both Hillary and Mc Cain opposed that.
Now hes going to wave his "fairytale" wand and rid the world of all evil "GIve me a break"

Mc Cain 2008

Jon in WA   July 16th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Rid the world of nuclear weapons? Never will happen.

Push for reductions, signing the Test Ban Treaty, and preventing proliferation? Excellent goals that the current administration has ignored.

Obamarama '08!

Citizen for Boysenberry Jam   July 16th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Even Bill Clinton didn't make much headway on nuclear disarmament. Bravo Obama for bringing it up for the first time since Reagan took credit for it...

rexx   July 16th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Wow what an idiot Obama is. Hate to tell you lefties this but you can't put the nukes "back in the bottle".

Enlightened Voter   July 16th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Thanks for being a visionary, what a breath of fresh air unlike your opponent. All mcain can talk about is war, foreign policy and iraq. Anything else and he's lost.

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