Aggression Quote by Daniel Ellsberg
“It is urgent to prevent new U.S. aggression. The time is now for the world to say 'no' to U.S. threats of air attack against Iran, and to the very notion of a nuclear first-use 'option' by America or any other nation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public testimony before Congress, 2003
Calls for immediate global opposition to U.S. military aggression and nuclear first‑use threats
In simple terms: Urges world to reject U.S. aggression and nuclear threats
Key Takeaway
Say no to aggression now
Themes
peace
non‑proliferation
political activism
Mood
urgent
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- public protests
- international treaties
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
deterrence
sovereignty
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete steps can citizens take to influence policy?
- How can nations balance security with non‑proliferation?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness depends on unified global action and political will
![“The achievement of this goal will require a major war, a world war, starting most likely from the impending US-Israel attack on Iran. But to wage this war the US must be transformed into a genuine dictatorship. Legislation carried out in the wake of [the] Oklahoma bombing and 9/11 has ensured that…” quote by Jim Marrs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/03b/jim-marrs-25142_goals_the-achievement-of-this-goal-will-requir_1167980.jpg)
![“Now they [the Powers] have started the aggression, and the extinction of our nation is imminent. If we just fold our arms and yield to them, I would have no face to see our ancestors after death. If we must perish, why not fight to the death?” quote by Empress Dowager Cixi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/947/empress-dowager-cixi-68177_after-death_now-they-the-powers-have-started-the-agg_53275.jpg)
