We must resolve, even more firmly, to build nations within which people of different communities can coexist, and enjoy equal rights,

Under the circumstances, it is difficult to envisage the United Nations operating with a large number of international staff inside Iraq in the near future unless there is an unexpected and significant improvement in the overall security situation,

Two years ago, I declared that in my view no reform of the United Nations would be complete without reform of the Security Council. That is still my belief,

We agreed that in this interdependent world we need the United Nations more than ever.

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.

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.

What is needed today is nothing less than a new consensus between alliances that are frayed, between wealthy nations and poor. The essence of that consensus is simple: We all share responsibility for each other's security.

The tragedy of Srebrenica will forever haunt the history of the United Nations

the United Nations will do whatever we can to help.

The United Nations needs U.S. leadership, but the U.S. also needs the United Nations, ... We look forward to working with you and the administration in ensuring that the U.S. is ... back in the fold with the question of arrears, behind us as we move ahead in strengthening and reshaping this organization.

Notwithstanding the embargo, Cuba's achievements in social development are impressive given the size of its gross domestic product per capita, ... As the human development index of the United Nations makes clear year after year, Cuba should be the envy of many other nations ostensibly far richer.

As we move forward into the future, the role of the United Nations in legitimizing a military presence on the ground, and giving it a mandate, and allowing it to operate, becomes absolutely essential,

That is why a healthy, effective United Nations is so vital.

It seems at times like a nightmare from which we are still hoping to awake, except that for millions of people in 12 affected countries, spanning two continents, and for tens of thousands of visitors from nations around the world, this nightmare is devastatingly real,

exercised through patient diplomatic persuasion and coalition-building. We all need to understand that the United Nations is not a separate or alien entity, seeking to impose its agenda on others. The United Nations is us; it is you and me.

I hope you will give your full backing to all points of the strategy I have outlined. Let us ensure the United Nations play its role in this fight to the full,

I know that I speak for the whole world in offering them my heartfelt sympathy and any assistance that the United Nations can give, ... We will be happy to work with other parts of the international community to support the efforts of President Bush and his administration, the American Red Cross, and other U.S. relief organizations who have been our partners in the past.

I do not believe that the situation which exists between and within nations where we have extreme wealth and extreme poverty side by side can be sustained in the long term without our attempting to do something about it,

This is a house of peace and we work in the interest of all nations and this kind of activity is not something that anyone can condone, ... I appeal to them to desist and use other means to raise their complaints.

You will agree to establish a Peace building Commission, backed by a support office and a fund, ... This will mark a new level of strategic commitment to one of the most important contributions the United Nations makes to international peace and security. You will also agree to create a standing police capacity for the United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Does anyone seriously contend that any nation can fend for itself?

We cannot wait for governments to do it all. Globalization operates on Internet time. Governments tend to be slow moving by nature, because they have to build political support for every step.

Obviously we need all our tools, helicopters, trucks, communication to be able to operate, ... We are placed in a situation where the government has not been cooperating and has limited the movements of our troops.

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.

If the Indonesian government ... brings those responsible to trial, there will be no need ... for the Security Council to establish a second international tribunal,

We submit to you our request for your involvement and your good office in the present circumstances to call upon the US authority and the present government of Iraq to review the legal status of the present court and to reallocate the present court outside Iraq, i.e. The Hague, Netherlands,

I think (the US government is) positive to our assistance from the UN and the international community ... We are prepared to do whatever we can,

I think the United States government is working very hard with the parties to move the process forward, and I urge and encourage the parties to really work with the United States government to make the compromises necessary and move the process forward,

The people and government of Pakistan are faced with an extraordinary challenge and we need to make an extraordinary effort to support them, ... What is needed is an immediate and exceptional escalation of the global relief effort to support the work of the government of Pakistan.

We are going to work with the Congolese people and the government to make sure we make progress and consolidate peace and stability.

The promptness with which the government of Turkey has mobilized initial humanitarian aid has helped to mitigate the initial level of suffering,

Both rebels and government must understand that, if these incidents continue, it will impede humanitarian assistance and delivery.

The government of Syria has informed me that the smuggling of arms and people across the Syrian-Lebanese border does indeed take place, albeit in both directions,

We have a clear mandate from the Security Council to do whatever we can to work with the government and the people of Iraq to make sure Iraq takes charge of its own future and develops a stable peaceful society,

The swings of international assistance from government to nongovernmental organizations and back, according to the legitimacy of the government of the day, have disrupted long-term development in the past,

As we move forward, we hope we will be able to work with the Iraqis and the coalition to find a mechanism for establishing a caretaker or an interim government until such time elections are organized,

It's been difficult, ... He's had to make compromises to move the process ahead. It was never going to be easy ... but now that the new government is installed, we all need to look forward.

I hope it's not too late to get the Yugoslav government to change its position,

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.

I don't think that the United States government rushes to judgment until all the facts are in.

The U.N. power comes from concerted action of the governments.

The fight against HIV/AIDS requires leadership from all parts of government - and it needs to go right to the top. AIDS is far more than a health crisis. It is a threat to development itself.

A world government can intervene militarily in the internal affairs of any nation when it disapproves of their activities.

I am certain that my settlement plan offers the best and fairest chance of peace, prosperity and stability that is ever likely to be on offer. ... Let us seize this chance for peace in the United Republic of Cyprus.

I believe we should be seen as taking concrete steps to achieve the objective of two states living side by side in peace and security in three years' time,

What do you do, for instance, if the peace you are trying to keep breaks down and large numbers of civilians are in danger of being massacred? I said we must all do our utmost not to allow such horrors, and especially such appalling failures by the United Nations, ever to happen again.

I think this is progress, and I hope it can help us move peace processes around the world,

I think it will be important to have them all here to discuss not only the peace process, but the implementation of the process and the action they need to take on the ground to make it really hold,

When states decide to use force, not in self-defense but to deal with broader threats to international peace and security, there is no substitute for the unique legitimacy provided by the Security Council,

We are going to work with the Congolese people and the government to make sure we make progress and consolidate peace and stability.