Alva Myrdal

A great amount has been talked and written about what constitutes a sufficient balance and what really is meant by the concepts of "balance" and "deterrence". ↗

— Alva Myrdal

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The age in which we live can only be characterized as one of barbarism. Our civilization is in the process not only of being militarized, but also being brutalized. ↗

— Alva Myrdal

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All mankind is now learning that these nuclear weapons can only serve to destroy, never become beneficial. ↗

— Alva Myrdal

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First and foremost arms are tools in the service of rival nations, pointing at the possibility of a future war. ↗

— Alva Myrdal

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I agree with the many who consider freezing all sorts of weapons systems a first step in a realistic disarmament policy. ↗

— Alva Myrdal

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I personally believe that those who are leaders with political power over the world will be forced some day, sooner or later, to give way to common sense and the will of the people. ↗

— Alva Myrdal

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If only the authorities could be made to realize that the forces leading them on in the armament race are just insane. ↗

— Alva Myrdal

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It does not just happen. It is disclosed by science that practically one-half of trained intellectual resources are being mobilized for murderous purposes. ↗

— Alva Myrdal

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It is of the greatest importance that people and governments in many more countries than ours should realize that it is more dangerous to have access to nuclear arms than not to possess them. ↗

— Alva Myrdal

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Many countries persecute their own citizens and intern them in prisons or concentration camps. Oppression is becoming more and more a part of the systems. ↗

— Alva Myrdal

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