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The decision to use the atom bomb on Japanese cities, and the consequent buildup of enormous nuclear arsenals, was made
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"The decision to use the atom bomb on Japanese cities, and the consequent buildup of enormous nuclear arsenals, was made by governments, on the basis of political and military perceptions"

- Joseph Rotblat

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Poland Flag This quote is written / told by Joseph Rotblat between November 4, 1908 and August 31, 2005. He/she was a famous Physicist from Poland. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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