"The most terrifying moment in my life was October 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. I did not know all the facts - we have learned only recently how close we were to war - but I knew enough to make me tremble."
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Joseph Rotblat was a Polish-born physicist renowned for his pioneering work in nuclear physics and his unwavering commitment to peace. Born on November 4, 1908, he played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project, only to become a vocal opponent of nuclear weapons after witnessing their devastating effects. His dedication to disarmament earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995. Rotblat’s legacy lives on through his advocacy for the ethical responsibilities of scientists and his founding of the Pugwash Conferences, fostering dialogue to prevent nuclear warfare.
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"Let me remind you that nuclear disarmament is not just an ardent desire of the people, as expressed in many resolutions of the United Nations. It is a legal commitment by the five official nuclear states, entered into when they signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty."
Joseph Rotblat