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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
April 12, 2010
Statement by the Press Secretary on PM Harper's Announcement that Canada Will Return Nuclear Fuel to the United States
“We welcome this important announcement from Prime Minister Harper, which demonstrates Canada’s strong leadership on nuclear security, and its close partnership with the United States on key global issues.”
BACKGROUND: Today, Prime Minister Harper announced Canada’s intention to transfer high enriched uranium back to the United States