"Is it not remarkable how we manage to live our lives in apparent normality, while at every moment, human civilization and all forms of life on our planet are threatened with annihilation? We seem to accept this situation calmly, as if it were expected. Clearly, nuclear warfare presents us with the specter of a disaster so terrible that most of us would prefer not to think about it. But soothing our anxiety by ignoring the constant danger of annihilation will not lessen that danger. On the contrary, such an approach improves the chances that eventually our worst fears will be realized."

"Nuclear disarmament is the first and foremost task of our time; it must be given absolute priority. It is increasingly urgent that we find a way to achieve this goal, for time is running out."

Dr Helen Caldicott – Nuclear Madness

"The coupling of two arsenals geared for rapid response carries the inherent danger of producing a mistaken launch and an escalating volley of missiles in return. The possibility an apocalyptic accident cannot be ruled out even under normal conditions. And if the control of Russian nuclear weapons were to be stressed by an internal or international political crisis, the danger could suddenly become much more acute."

Bruce Blair – World Security Institute