Achievement Quote by John Burroughs
“There tends to be this comfortable assumption that nuclear weapons won't be used, but I don't think that's warranted, and I think we should seize the opportunity of this time of stability and cooperation and move towards global elimination of nuclear weapons as indeed people like Henry Kissinger, and William Perry, former Secretary of Defense under Clinton, and Sam Nunn, former Senator, and George Schultz, former Undersecretary of State for Ronald Reagan. All of them recently called for achievement of a nuclear weapon-free world.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public policy forum, 2023
Assume nuclear weapons will never be used is risky; now is a chance for global disarmament, supported by many former officials.
In simple terms: Assuming nuclear safety is dangerous; we should aim for worldwide elimination now.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for nuclear disarmament.
Themes
peace
security
policy
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- defense policy
- public advocacy
- diplomacy
Key Concepts
global cooperation
disarmament strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can build trust?
- How to address verification?
A Different Perspective
Political realities and verification challenges make total elimination difficult.
