Human beings are not property. On the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, let us reaffirm the inherent dignity of all men, women and children. And let us redouble our efforts so that the words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - 'no one shall be held in slavery or servitude' - ring true.

The Lord had the wonderful advantage of being able to work alone.

You can do a lot with diplomacy, but with diplomacy backed up by force you can get a lot more done.

A world government can intervene militarily in the internal affairs of any nation when it disapproves of their activities.

Under international law, the responsibility for protecting civilians in conflict falls on the belligerents. Under military occupation, responsibility for the welfare of the population falls on the occupiers.

There are lots of questions which have to be answered.

Good, healthy democratic societies are built on three pillars: there's peace and stability, economic development, and respect for rule of law and human rights. And where all three are present, you stand a very good chance of making a go of it.