June 26, 2008
President Bush rescinds North Korea's designation as a state sponsor of terror
- President Bush Discusses North Korea: "The policy of the United States is a Korean Peninsula free of all nuclear weapons. This morning, we moved a step closer to that goal, when North Korean officials submitted a declaration of their nuclear programs to the Chinese government as part of the six-party talks...First, I'm issuing a proclamation that lifts the provisions of the Trading with the Enemy Act with respect to North Korea. And secondly, I am notifying Congress of my intent to rescind North Korea's designation as a state sponsor of terror in 45 days. The next 45 days will be an important period for North Korea to show its seriousness of its cooperation."
- Statement by the Press Secretary on North Korea
- Executive Order: Continuing Certain Restrictions with Respect to North Korea and North Korean Nationals
