881 Quotes by Kofi Annan

I think it was essential that he paid the money.

This tragedy underlines the danger faced by unarmed humanitarian workers serving the U.N. in conflict and post-conflict situations,

The leadership of Iraq continues to defy mandatory resolutions adopted by the Security Council,

Obviously, our proceedings and operations have been impeded, and if this continues we will have to take some very hard and critical decisions as to the usefulness of staying there if we cannot operate,

This tragedy serves as a graphic reminder of the need for the parties to respect humanitarian law and provide security for all civilians, including the staff of international and non-governmental organizations active in the region,

The lack of major gains here... would be a severe disappointment for poor people around the world yearning to lift themselves out of poverty.

I thank you for your efforts, especially in calling for an end to agricultural subsidies and trade barriers that actually impoverish African farmers and producers,

Progress has been made across a broader front than on any other single occasion in the 60-year history of the organization,

to see if broader investigations can take place.