The United Nations, whose membership comprises almost all the States in the world, is founded on the principle of the equal worth of every human being.

We shall not defeat any of the infectious diseases that plague the developing world until we have also won the battle for safe drinking water, sanitation, and basic health care.

To look into some aspects of the future, we do not need projections by supercomputers. Much of the next millennium can be seen in how we care for our children today. Tomorrow's world may be influenced by science and technology, but more than anything, it is already taking shape in the bodies and minds of our children.

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

Terrorism constitutes a direct attack on the values the UN stands for: the rule of law; the protection of civilians; peaceful resolution of conflicts; and mutual respect between people of different faiths and cultures.

Microfinance recognizes that poor people are remarkable reservoirs of energy and knowledge

I think we can make a difference in the lives of the poor, and the millions.