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The destructive nature of nuclear war dictates that we no longer regard war as merely the continuation of policy by other means.

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When given half a chance, the combination of courage and an open mind can do wonders.

Freedom is not absolute either for individuals or for nations and much is determined by forces beyond their control, by events of the past, by accident, or by chance.

Over time the margin of freedom — the impact of will upon the possible — expands geometrically. The decision of today makes possible, or forecloses, ten decisions of tomorrow.

In our view, all-out war promises the least success in achieving the objectives we have outlined.

War Whether We Need It Or Not? (1991)

I know that the simplest and most direct answer to the problem of nuclear weapons has always been their complete elimination.

A Threat Mostly to Ourselves (1999)

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