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, |
at the highest level. |
At the same time, ... whether our task is fighting poverty, stemming the spread of disease, or saving innocent lives from mass murder, we have seen that we cannot succeed without the leadership of the strong, and the engagement of all. |
At the same time, we have seen Iraqi prisoners disgracefully abused. |
At this stage the European Union is not involved, |
At this stage, I would not be able to define whether it is going to be military, police or just political, but we will have a competent U.N. presence which we will build up as we move towards the day of the ballot, |
Because the exploration of space knows no national boundaries, the loss of the Columbia is a loss to all humankind, |
Between now and 2050, the number of older persons will rise from about 600 million to almost two billion. |
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. |
Bloodshed and violence is not going to get us anywhere, ... And I support [Abbas] in his engagements with the Israeli government and with the international community to find a solution to the crisis. This is an opportunity for them to realize their dream, the aspiration for a Palestinian state. |
Both parties accept this vision. But we can reach it only if we move rapidly and in parallel on all fronts. The so-called 'sequential' approach has failed, |
Both rebels and government must understand that, if these incidents continue, it will impede humanitarian assistance and delivery. |
Business, labor and civil society organizations have skills and resources that are vital in helping to build a more robust global community. |
But I hope the work that has been done will not be wasted and that the people of Cyprus -- both Turkish and Greeks -- will see an advantage in pursuing this effort and bringing it to a fruitful conclusion. |
But our founders were not pacifists. They knew there would be times when force must be met by force. |