We have been trying for 40 years to save the world, sometimes against the world's wishes,
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Then, we were told that a world war was prevented by the existence of nuclear weapons. Now, we are told that nuclear weapons prevent all kinds of war.Joseph Rotblat
This means that the only function of nuclear weapons, while they exist, is to deter a nuclear attack.
Joseph Rotblat
We appeal, as human beings to human beings. Remember your humanity and forget the rest. If you can do so, the way lies open for a new paradise if you cannot there lies before you the risk of universal death.
Joseph Rotblat
The chief task was to stop the arms race before it brought utter disaster. However, after the collapse of communism and the disintegration of the Soviet Union, any rationale for having nuclear weapons disappeared.
Joseph Rotblat
to diminish the part played by nuclear arms in international politics and in the long run to eliminate such arms.
Joseph Rotblat
There is no direct evidence that nuclear weapons prevented a world war. Conversely, it is known that they nearly caused one.
Joseph Rotblat
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