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“When the START 2 treaty has been implemented - and remember it has not yet been ratified - we will be left with some 15,000 nuclear warheads, active and in reserve. Fifteen thousand weapons with an average yield of 20 Hiroshima bombs.” quote by Joseph Rotblat
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“When the START 2 treaty has been implemented - and remember it has not yet been ratified - we will be left with some 15,000 nuclear warheads, active and in reserve. Fifteen thousand weapons with an average yield of 20 Hiroshima bombs.”

Joseph Rotblat

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Source Speech: Public address on nuclear disarmament, 1990s

The treaty will reduce arsenals but still leave millions of warheads, posing ongoing risk.

In simple terms: Treaty cuts numbers but many nukes remain.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for further reductions.

Themes

nuclear disarmament security policy

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • international negotiations
  • defense planning
  • public awareness

Key Concepts

deterrence proliferation risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What additional steps can ensure full disarmament?
  • How does public perception affect policy?
A Different Perspective

Treaty effectiveness depends on ratification and enforcement.

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