I think I can regard myself as a political decision-maker.

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

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.

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

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

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 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.