They have a choice -- either to continue the policy of defiance and then continue to be further isolated and possibly subject to coercive measures, or come around and then open doors for the international community.
The current challenges to international peace and security, including those related to nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear arms control, cannot be wished away. It is urgent and indispensable that we continue to build a global security system that is both equitable and inclusive.
The prize recognizes the role of multilateralism in resolving all of the challenges we are facing today. It will strengthen my resolve and that of my colleagues to continue to speak truth to power.
It is urgent and indispensable that we continue to build a global security system that is both equitable and inclusive.
I think we still have a chance if we continue with our work, if Iraq provides full cooperation, we should still be able to avoid a war.
We continue to have nuclear weapons relied on as a weapon of choice. If that policy were to continue, we continue to have countries who are in a security bind, if you like, or perceive themselves to be in security bind to look for acquisition of nuclear weapons.
Everybody has to chip in, I think, and see how we can have a functioning system of collective security where we do not continue to face the threat of countries trying to acquire weapons of mass destruction or particularly nuclear weapons.
You can't, in the 21st century, continue to live in a system where people live under martial law for 30 years.
As long as we are making progress and as long as we don't see clear and present danger, let us continue at it ... before we take escalated measures,
If every country continues to exercise that right, we are going in the next 10 or 20 years to have 30 or 40 countries, in my estimation, who are virtual nuclear weapon states,
Basically, the Iranians are saying, 'This is not enough,' ... we need to make sure the process continues ... as long as the parties are talking, we're on the right track.