Quotes by Nuclear Disarmament The weapons of war must be abolished before they abolish us. John F. Kennedy nukes nuclear-disarmament war Every inhabitant of this planet must contemplate the day when this planet may no longer be habitable .. The weapons of war must be abolished before they abolish us. John F. Kennedy nuclear-proliferation nuclear-disarmament war Let me remind you that nuclear disarmament is not just an ardent desire of the people, as expressed in many resolutions of the United Nations. It is a legal commitment by the five official nuclear states, entered into when they signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Joseph Rotblat proliferation-treaty nuclear-disarmament commitment Above all else, we need a reaffirmation of political commitment at the highest levels to reducing the dangers that arise both from existing nuclear weapons and from further proliferation. Kofi Annan nuclear-disarmament political commitment I have met with political leaders, legislators, and diplomats, seeking the next steps to press in reducing and eliminating the nuclear threat in this century. I have participated in public coalitions developing programmes for action to combat the global rash of small arms. All are trying and making a difference. Michael Douglas nuclear-disarmament differences leader It is my firm belief that the infinite and uncontrollable fury of nuclear weapons should never be held in the hands of any mere mortal ever again, for any reason. Mikhail Gorbachev nuclear-disarmament weapons hands Barack Obama has injected fresh momentum into efforts - stalled for a decade - to bring about nuclear disarmament. Mohamed ElBaradei nuclear-disarmament momentum effort The existence of nuclear weapons presents a clear and present danger to life on Earth. Oscar Arias nuclear-disarmament weapons earth The existence of nuclear weapons presents a clear and present danger to life on Earth. Nuclear arms cannot bolster the security of any nation because they represent a threat to the security of the human race. These incredibly destructive weapons are an affront to our common humanity, and the tens of billions of dollars that are dedicated to their development and maintenance should be used instead to alleviate human need and suffering Oscar Arias common-humanity nuclear-disarmament race And, by the way, how come all the people who were so in favor of unilateral nuclear disarmament are so opposed to unilateral protection against nukes? P. J. O'Rourke nuclear-disarmament favors people Nuclear weapons are the scourge of the earth; to mine for them, manufacture them, deploy them, use them, is a curse against God, the human family, and the earth itself. Philip Berrigan nuclear-disarmament use earth In a nuclear war there would be no victors, only victims. The truth of peace require that all-whether those governments which openly or secretly possess nuclear arms, or those planning to acquire them- agree to change their course by clear and firm decision and strive for a progressive and concerted nuclear disarmament. The resources which would be saved could then be employed in projects of development capable of benefiting all their people, especially the poor. Pope Benedict XVI nuclear-disarmament religious war In a nuclear war there would be no victors, only victims. The truth of peace requires that all ... strive for a progressive and concerted nuclear disarmament. Pope Benedict XVI nuclear-disarmament would-be war They're talking about partial nuclear disarmament, which is also like talking about partial circumcision - you either go all the way or forget it. Robin Williams nuclear-disarmament circumcision talking When are we left-wingers going to learn that we are losing the cultural and political battle with conservatives because we are fractured into narcissistic special-interest groups? Why should an antiwar protestor be so concerned about her dietary identity? The political opinions of vegetarians and meat-eaters are, after all, equally important. And what does it tell us about vegetarians that it would never occur to meat-eaters to carry a sign that reads "Pacifist Pork Chop Lover for Peace" or "Backyard Rib Barbecuer for International Nuclear Disarmament"? Sherman Alexie nuclear-disarmament unity political-opinions 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. Susan Rice proliferation-treaty nuclear-disarmament united-states «12