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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It is essential that we take steps to eliminate both access to and production of material for nuclear weapons.
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I hope they will understand that countries are not ready to negotiate under threat, or under blackmail and they should first take the first step to come into compliance with their non proliferation obligations.
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This agreement is an important step towards satisfying India's growing need for energy, including nuclear technology and fuel, as an engine for development.
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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.
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In areas where disputes have not been solved for decades like the Middle East, South Asia and the Korean peninsula, we see attempts to acquire nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction to overcome the feeling of insecurity or for wider influence, regrettably the steps of the (other) nuclear powers.
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We still need to assure ourselves through access to documents, individuals (and) locations that we have seen all that we ought to see and that there is nothing fishy, if you like, about the program.
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We're seeing the beginning of a change of heart on the part of Iraq.
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We'd like to get concrete evidence as to where we go to inspect.
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the opaque nature of that Saddam Hussein regime.
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Our base line is more difficult (for chemical and biological),
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My message to Iran: the international community is getting impatient and you need to respond by arming me with information.
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Let me just say that the prospect that you could have civil nuclear energy in India is one that is welcomed not just by the US but by other countries of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
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I think that test could open a Pandora's box, frankly. I do not know what will happen afterwards,
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I think that would be close to our estimation,