I was encouraged by what he said in the speech that he will cooperate with the U.N. investigation. I think that is essential and is good for Syria to cooperate. It is good for the region and the international system so I am happy that he did indicate he would cooperate, |
I was very impressed with what MSF is trying to do in Niger. |
I will appeal to the leaders that are coming here to really step up to the plate and accept the challenge and show leadership on this issue. |
I will leave it to the council to determine what message it wants to send. |
I will speak plainly if I believe you are falling behind, ... And I have no doubt that global public opinion will keep a close eye on our progress. |
I wish to do all I can to encourage the leaders to muster the spirit of compromise, courage and leadership, which they are capable of, |
I wish to stress that the United Nations is eager to be at your side in the efforts to resolve the problems of your country and the region on the basis of universal principles of peace, justice and human rights, |
I would be surprised if the United States would want to place themselves ... in that situation, of being the ones who are seen to be against the interests of the poor, as being the ones who want to ignore the needs and the human dignity of others, |
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, |
I would expect the world, those with capacity, to give generously and give willingly, and I'm not just speaking to the governments but also to the private sector and individuals who can contribute, |
I would hope that what has happened does not foreclose moving ahead and working through the road map, |
I would urge all countries and any group that can help to assist. The Americans have been very generous in assisting in other crises. Now they have been dealt a serious blow, |
I would use this opportunity once again to urge President Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi leadership to take the wise decision of resuming cooperation with UNSCOM and the atomic agency, |
I would want us all to put real collective pressure and sustain it on President Milosevic in the hope that we will get an agreement and he will understand the implications of any escalation, |
I'm afraid we shall very soon be coming back with an appeal for much larger sums to finance actual relief operations. |