In an era of global abundance, our world has the resources to reduce dramatically the massive divides that persist between rich and poor, if only those resources can be unleashed in the service of all peoples.

The happiness of any society begins with the well being of the families that live in it.

Change is a process which has to be managed. If it's managed and managed well in the interest of the nation and the people, the likelihood is that it will end well.

The future of peace and prosperity that we seek for all the world's peoples needs a foundation of tolerance, security, equality and justice. That foundation is the family. It is only by protecting families, from famine as well as from fragmentation, that they can prosper and contribute to the family of nations that is the United Nations.

We need to ensure the poorest in the planet - who will be hardest hit by the financial crisis - are not forgotten.

We tend to look at countries in terms of failed states and functioning states, which is rather simplistic.

We all make mistakes.