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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Iran's goal is not to become another North Korea - a nuclear weapons possessor but a pariah in the international community - but rather Brazil or Japan, a technological powerhouse with the capacity to develop nuclear weapons if the political winds were to shift, while remaining a nonnuclear weapons state.
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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.
develop nuclear system trying
So, we need to delegitimize the nuclear weapon, and by de-legitimizing... meaning trying to develop a different system of security that does not depend on nuclear deterrence.
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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.
address country develop drive nuclear package secure temptation
You need to address a package of measures. You know, security, economics, humanitarian. At the end of the day, you need to make the country feel secure enough that they do not feel the temptation or the drive to develop nuclear weapons.
happen open test
I think that test could open a Pandora's box, frankly. I do not know what will happen afterwards,
board message
I think the message from the board ... was very clear,
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.
create independence
We are the ones who have the most credibility, not because we're the only ones who are trustworthy but because of who we are -- we are the representatives of the international community; we have the independence and impartiality that create that credibility,
coming months optimistic
We have a hiccup right now. I am optimistic that in the coming months we will see a resumption of these negotiations.
coming months optimistic
We have a hiccup right now, ... I am optimistic that in the coming months we will see a resumption of these negotiations.
base chemical difficult line
Our base line is more difficult (for chemical and biological),
access both eliminate essential material nuclear production steps
It is essential that we take steps to eliminate both access to and production of material for nuclear weapons.
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Egypt needs to catch up with the rest of the world. We need to be free, democratic, and - society where people have the right to live in freedom and dignity.