Let us, above all, be clear that, without a convincing program of debt relief to start the new millennium, our objective of halving world poverty by 2015 will be only a pipe dream.

Access to safe water is a fundamental human need and therefore a basic human right.

Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship.

Intelligence can be used to manipulate.

National markets are held together by shared values and confidence in certain minimum standards. But in the new global market, people do not yet have that confidence.

It is extreme arrogance for one to think he...and it's usually he, is the only one who can govern his country and nobody else can do it.

Have confidence in the young people, give them a chance, and they will surprise you.