02-03-10 President Obama eyes cut in U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal

President Obama is moving forward with plans to reduce the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal,a senior administration official said Monday.Obama wants to cut the estimated 5,500 nuclear warheads the U.S. has stockpiled by about half,the official said."It would set an example for nuclear countries and for countries that are considering going nuclear," the official explained.Though the plan has been criticized by hawks,the White House is confident there will still be plenty of nukes left to meet any threats.Obama met with Defense Secretary Robert Gates to map out the plans for trimming the stockpile.