Currents Quote by Robert McNamara
“I would characterize current US nuclear weapons policy as immoral, illegal, militarily unnecessary, and dreadfully dangerous”
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.
Advocate for policy change toward disarmament.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- diplomatic negotiations
- public advocacy
- academic research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can citizens take to influence nuclear policy?
- How do security concerns conflict with moral imperatives?
Changing entrenched policies is politically challenging.