As long as some of us choose to rely on nuclear weapons, we continue to risk that these same weapons will become increasingly attractive to others.

My conscience does not permit me to run for the presidency or any other official position unless it is within a democratic framework.

Challenging the integrity of the non-proliferation regime is a matter which can affect international peace and security.

Once in a while, I have to pinch myself to remind myself I am Nobel laureate, but that is not part of my work plan every day.

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

I worry about a democracy having nuclear weapons as much as a dictatorship having nuclear weapons.

Egypt is indeed deeply divided. Without reconciliation we have no future. The Muslim Brotherhood is an important part of our society. I very much hope that it will participate in the next round of talks. I will be the first to protest if the imperative of fairness isn't adhered to.