Active Quote by Joseph Rotblat
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Advocate for further reductions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- defense planning
- public awareness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What additional steps can ensure full disarmament?
- How does public perception affect policy?
Treaty effectiveness depends on ratification and enforcement.