Always Quote by Peter Maurer
“It has always been clear that any use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic humanitarian consequences.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2015
Nuclear weapons inevitably cause massive civilian suffering, making their use morally unacceptable.
In simple terms: Nuclear weapons cause huge civilian harm.
Key Takeaway
Advocate disarmament.
Themes
peace
humanitarian
security
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- policy negotiations
- civil society campaigns
- educational outreach
Key Concepts
deterrence
ethical warfare
global stability
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we achieve security without nukes?
- What alternatives exist to deterrence?
A Different Perspective
Some argue nuclear deterrence prevents larger wars.
