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President's Letter to Congress Forwarding a Report on US laws and regulations governing nuclear exports and on domestic and international safeguards
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Digitized from Box 10 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 6, 1975
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:
In accordance with Section 14 of Public Law 93-500, the
"Export Administration Amendments of 1974", I am forwarding to
the Congress a report on U.S. laws and regulations governing
nuclear exports and on domestic and international safeguards.
This report considers the effectiveness of such laws and safe-
guards in preventing the diversion of nuclear capabilities to
nonpeaceful purposes.
I have concluded that current laws provide ample authority
to control the export and reexport of nuclear-related material,
equipment and technology. Nevertheless, existing policies and
regulations are constantly being reexamined and changed as
appropriate. Domestic safeguards are under continuing review
for the purpose of making them even more effective. The inter-
national safeguard system will detect and thus help to deter
efforts to divert such materials by other nations.
As the volume of material and the nature of facilities
grow in the world, commensurate increases and improvements in
the international safeguarding system will be needed. The
United States is encouraging the strengthening of international
safeguards by aiding and supporting IAEA safeguard development
efforts. It is also seeking to enhance physical security through
the adoption of an international convention. The U.S. is taking
the lead in advocating in-depth physical protection measures
necessary to preclude terrorist groups from capturing such
material or conducting sabotage activities.
I wish to assure Congress that the prevention of the pro-
liferation of nuclear weapons or the acquisition of nuclear
explosive materials for possible nonpeaceful uses is a priority
concern in my Administration. Whatever efforts are needed to
allow the U.S. and other countries to enjoy the benefits of
nuclear power, without fear, will be taken by the Government
of the United States.
GERALD R. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE,
May 6, 1975
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