stop the cycle of destructive violence. |
stress the desirability of a peaceful and diplomatic solution, but events on the ground may be running away from us. |
Strong and energetic leadership is especially vital in all countries in Asia and Eastern Europe, where the opportunity to prevent the epidemic from becoming generalized is quickly vanishing. |
such a system could run counter to efforts to halt proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. |
Such acts of provocation and vandalism will not deter the U.N. mission in East Timor from fulfilling its obligations, |
Tangible results are yet to be achieved in these two fields, and I will continue my efforts in this regard, |
Tension and mistrust among the parties to the conflict continue, ... In addition, unruly members of some armed groups continue to attack, rob and rape civilians in parts of the country, while humanitarian workers are denied access to large parts of the population. |
Terrible inequalities continue to scar our world. Too many people continue to suffer and die from poverty, conflict and disaster - despite all the means at our disposal to create and share wealth, protect people from the violence of man or nature, and deepen respect for the dignity of every human being, |
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, |
That is why a healthy, effective United Nations is so vital. |
That means a second, massive wave of death will happen if we do not step up our efforts now, ... The people and government of Pakistan are faced with an extraordinary challenge and we need to make an extraordinary effort to support them. |
That means a second, massive wave of death will happen if we do not step up our efforts now. |
that they (the Iraqis) are prepared to engage me constructively. |
The American people who have always been the most generous in responding to disasters in other parts of the world, have now themselves suffered a grievous blow, |
The Americans are usually very generous in assisting in other crises, |