Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Distinguished Members of the US Congress, Ladies and Gentlemen. I am greatly honored by the invitation to address this Joint Meeting of the U.S. Congress. I would like to take this opportunity to discuss with the hundreds and thousands of people all around the world who strive each day at work or school, to educate themselves, make money and - one step at a time - to build a better life for their families. These people not only live to build a better future but they also have another thing in common – the fear of nuclear weapons. Yes, there are two sides of this matter where people reside, however that does not compare to the fact in how these weapons are causing more damage. Having so much power and ability to create strong forces, it …show more content…
The U.S. has the help of advanced technology to produce countless amount of nuclear weapons, and just with that it is one threat to consider. We must understand that this matters to people everywhere. One nuclear weapon explosion will cause a chain reaction no matter where it happens, and there will be no end to what the consequences may be. None of the challenges put on us can solved quickly or easily. But we can start by listening to one another and work together, so that we may focus on our common interests, rather than our differences; and that we bring forward our shared values. That is the work we must carry on to make our world a safer place. Now, an issue that I would like to bring forth today is important to the peace of the world – the future of nuclear weapons in the 21st century. The first nuclear weapon was created by the U.S. during the Second World War. During the beginning stages of the nuclear weapon, tests were being held and the success of the weapon became clear after the Manhattan Project. With allies growing and trusts being uncertain among countries, two atomic bombs were dropped on Japanese