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
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.
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.
led nuclear programs
We are now working with them to neutralize any activities, any programs that could have led to a nuclear weapon,
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.
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.
level low program
an enrichment program at a very low level of development.
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,
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.
I couldn't have imagined that I would live long enough to see Egypt emancipated from decades of repression.