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Acquisition Quote by Muammar al-Gaddafi

“I have nothing but scorn for the notion of an Islamic bomb. There is no such thing as an Islamic bomb or a Christian bomb. Any such weapon is a means of terrorizing humanity, and we are against the manufacture and acquisition of nuclear weapons. This is in line with our definition of-and…” quote by Muammar al-Gaddafi
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“I have nothing but scorn for the notion of an Islamic bomb. There is no such thing as an Islamic bomb or a Christian bomb. Any such weapon is a means of terrorizing humanity, and we are against the manufacture and acquisition of nuclear weapons. This is in line with our definition of-and opposition to-terrorism.”

Muammar al-Gaddafi

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Source Speech: United Nations Assembly, 2005

He rejects the idea of religiously labeled weapons, condemning all nuclear arms as terror tools.

In simple terms: No bomb belongs to a religion; all nuclear weapons are terror.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for universal nuclear disarmament.

Themes

peace ethics security

Mood

serious determined

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy advocacy
  • international treaties
  • education campaigns
  • diplomacy

Key Concepts

nuclear non‑proliferation global governance humanitarian law

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can global consensus on nuclear bans be achieved?
  • What alternatives exist for national security?
A Different Perspective

Political realities often hinder disarmament progress.

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