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.

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

I do not want to speak about overpopulation or birth control, but I think education is the way to give new impetus to the poverty question.

In Finland we have equal political rights for women and men. We do not regard ourselves according to sex.

The Baltic Sea is becoming more and more polluted. Not everybody living near the shore of the Baltic Sea is protecting it. It is the water of life for countries like Finland and Sweden.

In international or national crises, there are always questions of lack of confidence. You have to change the minds of the people in order to get results.

If you come to a negotiation table saying you have the final truth, that you know nothing but the truth and that is final, you will get nothing.