Egyptian - Scientist | June 17, 1942 -
I am an Egyptian Muslim, educated in Cairo and New York, and now living in Vienna. My wife and I have spent half our lives in the North, half in the South. And we have experienced first hand the unique nature of the human family and the common values we all share.
Mohamed ElBaradei
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The time is right for a political solution and the way is negotiations.
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I do not want to see the whole Egyptian people feel protected by my presence. They really have to fight for their freedom whether I'm there or not.
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How can you run for president if you don't know the job description?
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I'm used to politics at an international level: people put together an argument and, even if you vehemently disagree with them, well, you can recognise it's an argument and respond.
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All I know is, I think I would like to continue to do public service.
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When I go to Iran, I see... that there are all different shades and colors in Iran, from atheist to religious zealot. So Iran is no different than any other country. I mean, they are connected with the rest of the world.
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The Egyptians have grown in confidence, they've tasted freedom, and there's no way back.
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My conscience does not permit me to run for the presidency or any other official position unless it is within a democratic framework.
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We must abandon the unworkable notion that it is morally reprehensible for some countries to pursue weapons of mass destruction, yet morally acceptable for others to rely on them for security - and indeed to continue to refine their capacities and postulate plans for their use.
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You either have a civil society or you don't.
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If you bet on individuals instead of the people, you are going to fail.
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