881 Quotes by Kofi Annan

From the information that we have, I understand that they are well and well-treated,

will make every effort by conducting an impartial inquiry with a view to bringing to justice those responsible.

Democracy is, in essence, a form of non-violent conflict management. If war is the worst enemy of development, healthy and balanced development is the best form of conflict prevention.

Can I trust Saddam Hussein? I think I can do business with him.

Continued efforts in this direction will be necessary in devising 'a road map' for implementation of the agreement just reached.

for the sake of its own people and for the sake of world order.

This is a victory for all those who expressed their firm determination that U.N. Security Council resolutions must be respected. It is a victory for diplomacy and resolve,

will maintain a safe and secure environment, to enable them to cast their votes without fear of intimidation or violence.

Can we not attempt on a global level what any successful industrialized country does to help its most disadvantaged and underdeveloped regions to catch up?