Once we link up and network, there will be new institutions, new beginnings, and a change in the economy because capitalism is destroying many people's lives. It's just one leap to think in a different way.

We need now to build a culture of genuine nonviolence and real democracy.

Love for others and respect for their rights and their human dignity, irrespective of who or what they are, no matter what religion - or none - that they choose to follow, will bring about real change and set in motion proper relationships. With such relationships built on equality and trust, we can work together on so many of the threats to our common humanity.

We can rejoice and celebrate today because we are living in a miraculous time. Everything is changing and everything is possible.

I believe we are on the edge of a quantum leap into a whole new way of organizing and living as a human family.

I support this proposal and agree with this great and important initiative to abolish militarism and war. I will continue to speak out for an end to the institution of militarism and war and for institutions built on international law and human rights and nonviolent conflict resolution.

We have really got to create a culture in our world today where we recognize that every human life is sacred and precious and we have no right to take another human life.