My intimate knowledge of the [UN] system allowed me to get things done despite the many obstacles.

We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.

If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom.

The [UN Security Council] P5 ought to be dissuaded from using their veto power, which can paralyze the United Nations. The country blocking action ought to have to explain its decision and propose an alternative solution. It has been suggested that a veto only becomes effective if the vetoing state has the support of two or three other permanent members.

When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life.

I don't see a situation where one side will win militarily, take over Syria, and there will be peace and quiet, a clean victory.

We have to choose between a global market driven only by calculations of short-term profit, and one which has a human face.