So in your discussions of the nuclear freeze proposals, I urge you to beware the temptation of pride -- the temptation blithely to declare yourselves above it all and label both sides equally at fault, to ignore the facts of history and the aggressive impulses of an evil empire, to simply call the arms race a giant misunderstanding and thereby remove yourself from the struggle between right and wrong, good and evil.

Summary

This quote encourages caution and warns against arrogance when discussing nuclear freeze proposals. It cautions against declaring oneself impartial by labeling both sides as equally responsible. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging historical facts and the aggressive tendencies of certain nations. By dismissing the arms race as a mere misunderstanding, one would distance themselves from the moral conflict between right and wrong, good and evil.

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