It would be, in fact, very ominous if Iraq were to be able to get weapon-usable material, hydro-plutonium or highly enriched uranium from abroad.
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The Nobel Peace Prize is a powerful message. A durable peace is not a single achievement, but an environment, a process and a commitment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Nobel Peace Prize symbolizes the ongoing effort toward achieving lasting peace, which requires continuous commitment and dedication.
In this quote, Mohamed ElBaradei emphasizes that winning the Nobel Peace Prize is not merely about a one-time accomplishment, but rather a reflection of sustained efforts towards building a peaceful environment. True peace is a dynamic process that involves ongoing commitment from individuals and communities alike, highlighting the importance of consistent dedication to peace-building rather than viewing it as a finite goal.
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PeaceNobel PrizeCommitmentProcessEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of ongoing efforts for global peace.
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