Without rebuilding the confidence between parties, you will never succeed.

There are big issues, like the reform of the Security Council. These kinds of questions are something the President of the General Assembly must keep his eye on.

There are many challenges, there are many obstacles; let us try to change the obstacles to advantages.

Men and women have roles - their roles are different, but their rights are equal.

If we go back in the history of different nations, violence and the use of force are part of their heritage. These are the traditions of mankind.

I really do hope that the Millennium Summit gives new impetus to the work of the United Nations.

I recently reread an article of mine written in 1964, and I think it is still valid. There is not much difference. Many of the items on the agenda 37 years ago are still there.