The age in which we live can only be characterized as one of barbarism. Our civilization is in the process not only of being militarized, but also being brutalized.

The smaller nations can in fact exercise greater influence on disarmament negotiations than they have hitherto done.

The misconception that a victory can be worth its price, has in the nuclear age become a total illusion.

More must be done in concrete terms in order to promote the cause of disarmament.

The economic and political roots of the conflicts are too strong. Nor can it pretend to create a lasting state of harmonious understanding between men.

First and foremost arms are tools in the service of rival nations, pointing at the possibility of a future war.

I have, despite all disillusionment, never, never allowed myself to feel like giving up. This is my message today; it is not worthy of a human being to give up.