Skip to content

Character Quote by Ban Ki-moon

“We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons.” quote by Ban Ki-moon
Download Open image
“We have a legal and moral obligation to rid our world of nuclear tests and nuclear weapons.”

Ban Ki-moon

About This Quote

Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 2010

Advocates for global disarmament, arguing that both law and ethics demand elimination of nuclear testing and weapons.

In simple terms: We must end nuclear tests and weapons for legal and moral reasons.

Key Takeaway

Act to eliminate nuclear threats.

Themes

peace ethics security policy disarmament

Mood

urgent determined hopeful

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • government negotiations
  • public advocacy
  • educational campaigns
  • diplomatic treaties

Key Concepts

International law moral responsibility deterrence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can nations balance security with disarmament?
  • What moral arguments resonate most with policymakers?
A Different Perspective

Political realities and security concerns may delay progress.

2.6 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Ban Ki-moon

Explore all 209 Ban Ki-moon quotes

More Character quotes

Browse all 32,707 Character quotes