Abolition Quote by Iccho Itoh
“The atomic bomb survivors... cannot wait another 50 years. Their highest hope is to see the abolition of nuclear weapons within their own lifetime. It is a steep climb to this goal, but one from which we must never relent.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nuclear Disarmament Conference, 2020
Survivors of atomic bombs demand nuclear abolition within their lifetimes, urging relentless effort.
In simple terms: Survivors hope for a world without nukes soon.
Advocate for disarmament now.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- education
- memorial events
- peace talks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can individuals take toward disarmament?
- How can societies honor survivors while acting?
Political realities may delay progress.