Quote

I have a lot of interests in global issues, as you know, humanity, inequity, arms control, and I continue to be active on all these issues.

Mohamed ElBaradei

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Mohamed ElBaradei
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: June 17
Diplomat
Human Rights Activist
Jurist
Politician
Cairo
Egypt
Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradei
Continue
Arms
Control
Issues
Humanity
Inequity
Interest
Interests
Global
Active

More quotes by Mohamed ElBaradei

Image
It would be, in fact, very ominous if Iraq were to be able to get weapon-usable material, hydro-plutonium or highly enriched uranium from abroad.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
I think it is fair to say that it is under a great deal of stress, and if I am asking for significant changes, it is because the world is going through significant changes.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
Iran has the technology to produce the highly enriched uranium, which is not automatically meaning nuclear weapon.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
Well, first of all, we now have everybody with the exception of India, Pakistan, and Israel, and I dont think these three countries are going to join by simply providing them an incentive, in terms of technology.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
In my view, stability only comes with a government that is elected by the people and works for the people.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
Discipline is part of my professional training as a lawyer.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
Whether we report Iran to the council or not, I believe the only way forward is through diplomacy.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
Egypt is indeed deeply divided. Without reconciliation we have no future. The Muslim Brotherhood is an important part of our society. I very much hope that it will participate in the next round of talks. I will be the first to protest if the imperative of fairness isn't adhered to.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
I think one country with nuclear weapons is one country too many.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
Democracy is not an instant coffee.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
I still believe that any country understands that if they use nuclear weapons, they will be wiped out of existence. They could be irrational in many ways, but I don't think they're irrational to the point that they're ready to annihilate their own country.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
You either have a civil society or you dont.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
People talk about smart sanctions and crippling sanctions. Ive never seen smart sanctions, and crippling sanctions cripple everyone, including innocent civilians, and make the government more popular.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
Well, I think we still have to verify whatever declaration we will get and make sure that it is comprehensive and accurate. So, that would take care of the past activities.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
The simple fact is that there is a limited amount of water on the planet, and we cannot afford to be negligent in its use. We cannot keep treating it as if it will never run out.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
Libya is a good example of a country that has come to a realization that weapons of mass destruction threaten more than assure, and I hope that will be followed by others.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
The gravest threat faced by the world is of an extremist group getting hold of nuclear weapons or materials.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
I hope everybody will go back to the negotiating table. Ive always said this is the only way forward.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
If we are addressing the issue of weapons of mass destruction, we need to send a uniform, consistent message that there is zero tolerance to any country who is developing weapons of mass destruction, North Korea included.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Image
I grew up in a conservative household. That was the life of the time in Egypt: a conservative, middle-class household.
Mohamed ElBaradei