United States of America
Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr.
The United States has an estimated stockpile of 10.4 million antipersonnel landmines, although it has not produced any since 1997. In 2002, the United States donated $76.9 million to mine action programs in 37 countries. Lincoln Bloomfield, Jr., is the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. He was appointed Special Representative to the President and Secretary of State for Mine Action on November 30, 2001. The following is excerpted from a February 27, 2004, press conference in Washington, D.C.This morning, I wish to announce the President’s policy decisions and initiatives relating to landmines. There are several elements, but…
