The human race cannot coexist with nuclear weapons.

The atomic bomb survivors... cannot wait another 50 years. Their highest hope is to see the abolition of nuclear weapons within their own lifetime. It is a steep climb to this goal, but one from which we must never relent.

The nuclear weapons states, the United States of America in particular, have ignored their international commitments and have made no change in their unyielding stance on nuclear deterrence, ... We strongly resent the trampling of the hopes of the world's people.

Although September 11 was horrible, it didn't threaten the survival of the human race, like nuclear weapons do.

Long before the terrifying potential of the arms race was recognized, there was a widespread instinctive abhorrence of nuclear weapons, and a strong desire to get rid of them.

We've got all the necessary weapons. And if we have key injuries, I think we've got enough personnel to make any adjustments we need. The knowledge of the game, being able to get in and out of plays, we have so much more at our disposal now.