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.

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

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.

Discussion is just a tool. You have to aim; the final goal must be a decision.

One of the biggest development issues in the world is the education of girls. In the United States and Europe, it has been accepted, but not in Africa and the developing countries.

We Finns represent a very transparent and open-minded way of reaching political decisions.

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.