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Kofi Annan Quotes
«Most people are much more directly threatened by such things as extreme poverty, hunger, disease, environmental disasters, or by low-tech violence, when order breaks down in their country or civil war breaks out,»
Author: Kofi Annan
«so that we can get away from the idea that some, such as terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, are of concern only to the 'North,' while poverty and hunger only affect people in the 'South.' »
Author: Kofi Annan
«I think we need a clear global understanding of the threats and challenges that we all have to face, because to neglect any one of them might fatally undermine our efforts to confront the others.»
Author: Kofi Annan
«We will be relying on Australian support and contribution as we would with other countries,»
Author: Kofi Annan
«At this stage, I would not be able to define whether it is going to be military, police or just political, but we will have a competent U.N. presence which we will build up as we move towards the day of the ballot,»
Author: Kofi Annan
«What is important is how credible the entire process is, ... We will try to ensure that it is credible, it is democratic, it is free, it is well organized and only those who are entitled to vote are admitted at the ballot box.»
Author: Kofi Annan
«You have to have some hope, otherwise I wouldn't be getting into this exercise, ... It may take some time. I don't think we are going to have a miraculous breakthrough, but at least it's a beginning.»
Author: Kofi Annan
«I am thankful that the resolution passed tonight, ... I hope we will move ahead with urgent and determined action to help the Liberian people.»
Author: Kofi Annan
«Sadly, the reality of the international trading system today does not match the rhetoric. Instead of open markets, there are too many barriers that stunt, stifle and starve,»
Author: Kofi Annan
«I think it is important that the leaders stay the course.»
Author: Kofi Annan