Mohamed ElBaradei
Mohamed ElBaradei
Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradeilbæˈɾædʕi]; born 17 June 1942) is an Egyptian law scholar and diplomat who was the last Vice President of Egypt serving on an acting basis from 14 July 2013 until his resignation on 14 August 2013...
NationalityEgyptian
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth17 June 1942
CityCairo, Egypt
CountryEgypt
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anthrax believe cannot elements exclude lead several
several elements lead us to believe we cannot exclude (Iraq has) Scud missiles, anthrax and other things.
both cut equipment fuel plant rod seals
On 23-24 December, the DPRK cut most of the seals and impeded the functioning of surveillance equipment installed at both the fuel rod fabrication plant and the reprocessing facility,
assurance circumstance cooperation credible few iraq months next nuclear proactive provided weapons
Barring exceptional circumstances and provided there is the sustained, proactive cooperation by Iraq, we should be able in the next few months to provide credible assurance that Iraq has no nuclear weapons program.
afford cannot country sitting
We cannot afford to have every country be sitting on an enrichment factory.
clear present
We don't see a clear and present danger.
beyond bite bullet move nuclear quotes weapons
We need to bite the bullet and see how we can move beyond nuclear weapons deterrence, and I think that we have not done that yet.
chance ready seen signs
There is always a chance to come into compliance, but we haven't seen any signs that they are ready to do that.
agency bring compliance korea measures members north security whatever
up to the (U.N.) Security Council, up to the members of the agency to take whatever measures to bring back North Korea into compliance with their non-proliferation obligation.
nuclear shocks
There have been two nuclear shocks to the world already,
engagement security
Too often, the Security Council's engagement is inadequate, selective, or after the fact.
progress quick seen
Yes, we have seen progress but we need quick progress.
backed coming diplomacy extreme few next pressure test
We are coming to the litmus test in the next few weeks. Diplomacy is not just talking. Diplomacy has to be backed by pressure and, in extreme cases, by force.
early far program quite stage
The program is very much at an early stage of development, where it is right now ... quite dismantled in fact. It's all in boxes, ... They were far away from having an industrial-scale enrichment capability.
announced capability developed eliminate good luckily mass programs ready relevant step weapons
But luckily, I think, we are here when they have not developed a full-fledged capability and luckily also they have announced that they are ready to eliminate all programs relevant to weapons of mass destruction, which I think is a very good step in the right direction.