Aggression Quote by Ronald Reagan
“It is my fervent goal and hope... that we will someday no longer have to rely on nuclear weapons to deter aggression and assure world peace. To that end the United States is now engaged in a serious and sustained effort to negotiate major reductions in levels of offensive nuclear weapons with the ultimate goal of eliminating these weapons from the face of the earth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nuclear Disarmament Address, Ronald Reagan, 1985
The aim is to eliminate nuclear weapons, seeking peace through diplomatic reductions rather than deterrence.
In simple terms: Work toward a world without nuclear arms.
Promote diplomatic efforts to reduce nuclear arsenals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- policy advocacy
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can nations take to build trust?
- How to ensure compliance after reductions?
Achieving total disarmament faces geopolitical resistance and verification challenges.