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Triumphant science and technology are only at the threshold of mans command over sources of energy so stupendous that, i
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"Triumphant science and technology are only at the threshold of man's command over sources of energy so stupendous that, if used for military purposes, they can wipe out our entire civilization"

- Cordell Hull

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Cordell Hull between October 2, 1871 and July 23, 1955. He/she was a famous Public Servant from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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