Famous quote by Mordechai Vanunu

"I also was producing, working on other materials for the hydrogen bomb. They call it lithium-6 and tritium. I was working on these and the only use for lithium-6 is the hydrogen bomb"

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Mordechai Vanunu was a nuclear service technician who worked at the Dimona nuclear facility in Israel. In this quote, he is describing his work on the hydrogen bomb. He discusses that he was dealing with two products, lithium-6 and tritium, which are both vital components of the hydrogen bomb. He goes on to explain that the only use for lithium-6 is in the hydrogen bomb, indicating that the product he was working on was meant for the development of a nuclear weapon. This quote works as a reminder of the damaging power of nuclear weapons and the significance of avoiding their proliferation. It also acts as a testament to Vanunu's devotion to his work, as he was willing to risk his security to expose the truth about Israel's nuclear program.

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Israel Flag This quote is written / told by Mordechai Vanunu somewhere between October 13, 1954 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from Israel. The author also have 15 other quotes.
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