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Mohamed ElBaradei is a distinguished Egyptian diplomat and politician known for his significant contributions to international relations and nuclear non-proliferation. Born on June 17, 1942, he served as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 1997 to 2009, playing a pivotal role in promoting nuclear safety and security globally. His efforts were recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005.

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“Managing a country is like managing a company in many ways. It maybe involves more complicated issues, but its the same skills.”

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“Every country has the right to nuclear technology as long as they use it safely, peacefully and in a secure way.”

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“America is always a good target for a populist. In many countries, particularly authoritarian systems, if you want to get an extra bonus, you bash the Americans.”

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“Nobody wants any country to have nuclear weapons.”

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“Well, first of all, we now have everybody with the exception of India, Pakistan, and Israel, and I dont think these three countries are going to join by simply providing them an incentive, in terms of technology.”

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“Libya is a good example of a country that has come to a realization that weapons of mass destruction threaten more than assure, and I hope that will be followed by others.”

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“You cannot apply your high standards to a country [Egypt] burdened with decades of autocratic rule. Our democracy is still in its infancy.”

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“If we are addressing the issue of weapons of mass destruction, we need to send a uniform, consistent message that there is zero tolerance to any country who is developing weapons of mass destruction, North Korea included.”

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“We must abandon the unworkable notion that it is morally reprehensible for some countries to pursue weapons of mass destruction, yet morally acceptable for others to rely on them for security - and indeed to continue to refine their capacities and postulate plans for their use”

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Book:The Age of Deception: Nuclear Diplomacy in Treacherous Times

Source: The Age of Deception: Nuclear Diplomacy in Treacherous Times

“I think one country with nuclear weapons is one country too many.”

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“I still believe that any country understands that if they use nuclear weapons, they will be wiped out of existence. They could be irrational in many ways, but I don't think they're irrational to the point that they're ready to annihilate their own country.”

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Author:Mohamed ElBaradei

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Born: June 17, 1942
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