Marking the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on Wednesday called on Congress to support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), urging the U.S. to lead global efforts toward disarmament.
Speaking on the House floor, Omar warned that nuclear weapons pose a perpetual risk: “Either we abolish these horrific weapons from the face of the Earth, or we use them and abolish humanity instead.”
She referenced recent flashpoints—including tensions between India and Pakistan, Israel’s strikes on Iran, and Russia’s war in Ukraine—as examples of how close the world remains to potential nuclear disaster. Omar emphasized that political restraint has prevented escalation “this time,” but stressed that global arsenals keep the threat alive.
Omar also highlighted domestic harm from nuclear development, pointing to “downwinder” communities in the U.S. poisoned by fallout from weapons testing. “Their primary targets have been Americans,” she said, citing high cancer rates and environmental damage.
She called past disarmament efforts—such as those led by Reagan, Gorbachev, and South Africa—proof that progress is possible with political will. With over 50% of countries signed onto the TPNW, she urged the U.S. to join them and “move closer to justice.”
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