Sarkozy says France to cut back its nuclear arsenal

LA Times - Sarkozy says France to cut back its nuclear arsenal.

PARIS -- President Nicolas Sarkozy announced Friday that he would reduce France's stockpile of nuclear warheads, but said the country still needed a robust program to deter such potential enemies as Iran from ever striking.

In his first major speech about France's nuclear capabilities since being elected in May, Sarkozy, who is facing increased budget constraints, said the cuts would still leave France with almost 300 warheads in its arsenal.

I think this is a very interesting development coming from Sarkozy and France. I would like to see other countries follow their example.