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Kofi Annan Quotes
«Once again I appeal, to Israelis and Palestinians alike, to rise above feelings of anger and vengeance, however natural, and to devote all their energies to negotiating a true and lasting peace in which two peoples will live side by side, each in their own state.»
«Blix until now has been guided by approved Security Council resolutions. If the council were to pass a new resolution giving him fresh guidelines, he will have to factor that in before he continues with his work, which will be up to the council ... to determine what the next stage will be.»
«I would expect the summit to come up with a program of action not just for the United Nations but also for the members states,»
«The idea of the force was to help create a secure and calm environment that will allow for reconstruction, delivery of humanitarian assistance, and as we try to strengthen Palestinian institutions -- including security, so that they can honor their commitments, as you've heard the secretary of state talk about reconstruction and rebuilding of institutions, ... And I thought the presence would also give us the space that we need to continue political and diplomatic discussions.»
«How this crisis is resolved will affect greatly the course of peace and security in the region and the world, ... I commend the council for acting today with purpose and resolve.»
«I think no one in the council is pushing for use of force in the first instance,»
«Civilians are still being attacked and fleeing their villages even as we speak, many months after the government committed itself to bring the militias under control, ... It is urgent to take action now.»
«they have to perform and keep their promises that they gave to the international community, or they would face further consequences, including sanctions.»
«thousands could die in the winter.»
«Collective punishment has cast a pall of anger and despair over the already tense occupied territories,»