Cybersecurity Quote by Susan Rice
“For the United States to recommit itself to the obligation that we undertook in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty that many other states undertook, which was to work towards disarmament and the eventual elimination of nuclear weapons, is something that manifestly serves our national security interests.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2015
Recommitting to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty benefits U.S. security by pursuing disarmament.
In simple terms: U.S. security improves by following nuclear treaty.
Key Takeaway
Support treaty obligations for security.
Themes
diplomacy
security
nonproliferation
policy
international law
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- international negotiations
- security briefings
- legislative hearings
Key Concepts
strategic stability
global governance
deterrence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations balance security with disarmament?
- What incentives encourage treaty compliance?
A Different Perspective
Political realities may limit disarmament progress.
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