Albert Einstein The Menace Of Mass Destruction Full Speech Updated Now

The question is not whether we will have war or not; the question is whether we will have a world in which war is possible.

I have always been convinced that the menace of mass destruction is a very real one and that it is imperative to do everything in our power to prevent it. The production of atomic bombs on a large scale must lead to an unparalleled menace to humanity. The question is not whether we will have

The menace of mass destruction has to be confronted. We have to move toward an international organization that guarantees the use of these weapons only for the benefit of humanity. The menace of mass destruction has to be confronted

Let us strive to create a world in which the force of reason and the sense of justice guide the actions of nations. The fact that the American and British governments

The fact that the American and British governments have already taken steps to control the production and distribution of atomic energy is a step in the right direction. But much more needs to be done.

[Einstein concluded by appealing to world leaders to act]

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