36 Quotes by Jan Eliasson

not only to recall the grievous crimes committed in human history but also to reaffirm our unfaltering resolve to prevent the recurrence of such crimes.

I hope the Iraqis understand that their isolation could be much worse than it is today.

I have seen the women in Somalia receive those water bottles where the alternative for them is to walk for two miles to get polluted water and even run the risk of being raped. These are the realities that we have to bring into the halls of the United Nations. So we may ask for a higher degree of ambition in the document. The realities are there, and I think we will have to deal with those realities.

International issues are national, and so many local issues - migration, communicable diseases, organized crime - end up touching everyone. At the same time there is such suspicion. It is quite a paradox.

The General Assembly, by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting, could suspend the rights of membership of a council member who commits gross and systematic violations of human rights.

The latest I hear is that the Thai authorities think it is a matter of mistaken identity.

Without peace there is no development, and without development there is no peace.

Our work must remain open and transparent so that we hear the voices of all.

I don’t have time. Come back after the election.