The United States strongly seeks a lasting agreement for the discontinuance of nuclear weapons tests. We believe that this would be an important step toward reduction of international tensions and would open the way to further agreement on substantial measures of disarmament.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of stopping nuclear weapons tests as a means to reduce global tensions and promote disarmament.
Dwight D. Eisenhower highlights the necessity of reaching a permanent agreement to halt nuclear weapons testing, suggesting that this action would help alleviate international tensions and pave the way for significant disarmament discussions. The quote reflects a commitment to peace and cooperation in the face of global threats, underlining that the cessation of nuclear tests is crucial for fostering a more stable and secure world.
In practice
In a speech advocating for arms control, a politician might quote Eisenhower to emphasize the importance of disarmament.
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The libraries of America are and must ever remain the home of free and inquiring minds. To them, our citizens-of all ages and races, of all creeds and persuasions-must be able to turn with clear confidence that there they can freely seek the whole truth, unvarnished by fashion and uncompromised by expediency.
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