881 Quotes by Kofi Annan

We also believe that we may be able to share our experience in dealing with major crises around the world, ... So I would urge all countries and any group that can help to assist.

The invasion and occupation of Iraq is illegal.

In less than 12 hours, East Timor will be an independent country, a moment of pride and liberation,

particular to the relatives and friends of those who lost their lives in the service of the ideals of the United Nations.

The budget agreed upon today will enable the organization to continue its work uninterrupted while member states pursue the reform proposals adopted during the 2005 world summit.

I don't anticipate anyone to resign, ... We are carrying on with our work.

were supposed to use force only in self-defense, or by a collective decision that it was necessary to use force in order to keep the peace.

I know we will not be alone. We will be happy to work with other parts of the international community to support the efforts of President Bush and his administration, the American Red Cross , and other U.S. relief organizations who have been our partners in the past,

The breakdown of health and education services, the obstruction of humanitarian assistance, the displacement of whole populations and a high infection rate among soldiers -- as in other groups which move back and forth across the continent: all these ensure that the epidemic spreads ever further and faster.