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“I would characterize current US nuclear weapons policy as immoral, illegal, militarily unnecessary, and dreadfully dangerous” quote by Robert McNamara
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“I would characterize current US nuclear weapons policy as immoral, illegal, militarily unnecessary, and dreadfully dangerous”

Robert McNamara

About This Quote

Source Speech: Disarmament Address, 1985

Current US nuclear policy violates moral, legal, and strategic standards, posing extreme danger.

In simple terms: US nuclear stance is immoral and unsafe.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for policy change toward disarmament.

Themes

ethics international law security policy

Mood

urgent serious

Type

political advocacy

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • diplomatic negotiations
  • public advocacy
  • academic research

Key Concepts

deterrence theory non‑proliferation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can citizens take to influence nuclear policy?
  • How do security concerns conflict with moral imperatives?
A Different Perspective

Changing entrenched policies is politically challenging.

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