Few United Nations officials have demonstrated the calm, grace and professionalism that you have in the face of virtually unprecedented pressure and attention over the past several months.
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I have argued for quite a long time that we should define humanitarian assistance in a broad enough manner to allow for assistance and repairs to electricity and heating systems and water for people through the winter, ... Otherwise we will have another humanitarian crisis on our hands.Kofi Annan
Given the pressure from the people, from the grass roots, I really do not think any government can sit out this movement for long, ... It's only a matter of time.
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We need to decide our priorities. And we must adapt our United Nations so that in the future, those priorities are reflected in clear and prompt decisions leading to real change in people's lives. That my friend is what the people expect of us -- let us not disappoint them.
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Terrorism constitutes a direct attack on the values the UN stands for the rule of law the protection of civilians peaceful resolution of conflicts and mutual respect between people of different faiths and cultures,
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We need to think of the future and the planet we are going to leave to our children and their children.
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I appeal to all involved to avoid use of bombs and violence and really get back to the negotiating table.
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