Achieve Quote by John Spratt
“We have got thousands of nuclear weapons in order to achieve deterrence.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing, 1998
Nuclear arsenals are maintained to deter threats, not for use.
In simple terms: Weapons deter, not attack.
Prioritize deterrence over proliferation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Defense planning
- arms control
- global security
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is deterrence sustainable long‑term?
- What alternatives exist to nuclear deterrence?
Deterrence can provoke arms races.