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
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.
clueless current past program regard
We're clueless as to what is happening, ... not only in regard to the past program but (also) current activity.
clear nature picture program scope
Unfortunately the picture is still hazy and not very clear as to the scope of the program and the nature of the program.
led nuclear programs
We are now working with them to neutralize any activities, any programs that could have led to a nuclear weapon,
level low program
an enrichment program at a very low level of development.
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.
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.
conscious impatience
We are very conscious of the impatience of the international community,
crisis critical imminent situation
This situation is critical - not a crisis - and there is no imminent threat.
action asked clear council definitely imminent lead report saying security simply stage submit supporting
Even those who are supporting Security Council reporting, are making it very clear that the Security Council is not asked at this stage to take any action (that could lead to sanctions), definitely not before I submit my report in March. All of them are saying that this is simply a continuation of diplomacy. It's about confidence-building and it is not about an imminent threat.
ability close decide develop few margin months nuclear security
Because if you have the fissile material, you are a few months away from the ability to develop a nuclear weapon, should you decide to do that. And that margin of security is very, very close for comfort.