18 Oct Gorbachev calls for nuclear weapons-free world

 

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At the 30th anniversary of his historic meeting with President Regan in Iceland that began the process of eliminating over half of the world’s nuclear arsenal, Mr. Gorbachev said, “I am deeply convinced that a nuclear weapon-free world is not a utopia, but an imperative necessity. We need to constantly remind world leaders of this goal and of their commitment.

 

As long as nuclear weapons exist, there is a danger that someday they will be used: as a result either of accident or technical failure, or of evil intent of man – an insane person or terrorist. We must therefore reaffirm the goal of prohibiting and eliminating nuclear weapons.

Politicians who think that problems or disputes can be resolved through the use of military force (even as a “last resort”) must be rejected by society; they must leave the stage.”