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The resolution is intended to reduce the chances of civilian nuclear programs being used for military purposes, and to ensure full compliance with existing arms agreements, particularly from countries such as Iran and North Korea.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that the <a href=\"http:\/\/english.dvb.no\/news.php?id=2882\">U.S. will engage<\/a> with Burma&#8217;s military government, while also maintaining sanctions imposed on account of the junta&#8217;s human rights abuses. 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