Abolish Quote by John F. Kennedy
“We must abolish nuclear weapons, or they will abolish us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 1961
Nuclear arms pose an existential threat; disarmament is essential for survival.
In simple terms: Nuclear weapons threaten humanity.
Advocate for disarmament.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international diplomacy
- policy making
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can reduce nuclear risk?
- How to balance security and disarmament?
Political realities may hinder disarmament.