40 Quotes by Fred Eckhard

I think he's been consulting with a number of member states at the highest level, and he's expected to make some decision soon.

I think it will give the chance to the secretary-general to again appeal for what he needs in the way of people and money to advance the mission there.

It has opened a pathway to full-fledged and continuing negotiations aimed at a comprehensive approach to durable peace in the region.

We know that the violations can be controlled.

We'll do what we have to do to defend ourselves and the (Sierra Leone) government. We hope that it's not going to come to a pitched battle, but in effect we're preparing for one.

We are deeply concerned about the implications this announcement will have for Rwandan refugees who have begun crossing the border again in recent days to avoid renewed fighting in western Rwanda.

we are concerned that it could complicate the arrangements that are now under way concerning the release of the remaining detainees.

was profoundly saddened to learn of the massive loss of life and destruction caused by a series of earthquakes and tidal waves across Southeast Asia today.

Those who speak to the secretary-general are entitled to assume that their exchanges are confidential. The secretary-general therefore would want this practice stopped, if indeed it exists.