Disarmament Quotes

149 Disarmament quotes by 100 unique authors

Iraq did not spontaneously opt for disarmament. They did it as part of a ceasefire, so they were forced to do it, otherwise the war… — Hans Blix
Unlike South Africa, which decided on its own to eliminate its nuclear weapons and welcomed inspection as a means of creating confidence in its disarmament,… — Hans Blix
Secondly, the Government of Sudan should commit to the disarmament and control of the Janjaweed militia and ensure that the targeting of civilians ceases immediately. — Jan Egeland
As for total disarmament, there are almost 50,000 nuclear weapons in the world today; even if they were banned, not all would be destroyed. — Herman Kahn
The popular, and one may say naive, idea is that peace can be secured by disarmament and that disarmament must therefore precede the attainment of… — Ludwig Quidde
The existence of nuclear weapons presents a clear and present danger to life on Earth. — Oscar Arias
The existence of nuclear weapons presents a clear and present danger to life on Earth. Nuclear arms cannot bolster the security of any nation because… — Oscar Arias
Nuclear weapons are the scourge of the earth; to mine for them, manufacture them, deploy them, use them, is a curse against God, the human… — Philip Berrigan
I call on all scientists in all countries to cease and desist from work creating, developing, improving and manufacturing further nuclear weapons - and, for… — Hans Bethe
Today we are rightly in an era of disarmament and dismantlement of nuclear weapons. But in some countries nuclear weapons development still continues. Whether and… — Hans Bethe
As a doctor, as well as a mother and a world citizen, I wish to practice the ultimate form of preventive medicine by ridding the… — Helen Caldicott
Finally, a safer world presupposes the revival of the virtuous circle of non-proliferation of weapons and disarmament. — Jacques Chirac
Ultimately the success of any nonproliferation strategy requires a universal standard. Washington's "Do as I say, not as I do" approach lacks moral authority and… — David Cortright
Reducing the nuclear danger will require a universal, consistent opposition to all forms of weapons development — David Cortright
In no circumstance would the United States or any other nation have the right to mount a military invasion to overthrow another government for the… — David Cortright
There's a very simple reason for focusing on the nuclear issue. Many, many issues are of supreme importance in one way or another, but if… — Alan Cranston
Unprecedented warnings by officials most closely linked with nuclear arms negotiations and defense strategy indicate that we are running out of time. If we fail… — Alan Cranston
I will continue to forcefully support nonproliferation activities around the world. — Pete Domenici
Wherever arms flow, violence follows. Bullets replace ballots as the solution to political disputes. — Michael Douglas
I have met with political leaders, legislators, and diplomats, seeking the next steps to press in reducing and eliminating the nuclear threat in this century.… — Michael Douglas

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