17 Quotes by Marie Okabe

The secretary-general expresses his deepest condolences to the government of Iraq and to the families of the bereaved.

The Secretary-General calls on all Liberians registered to vote to do so in a peaceful and orderly manner, just as they did during the first round on Oct. 11,

The secretary-general and the United Nations stand fully behind the millennium development goals, which are internationally accepted and which have the broad support of member states and civil society.

The secretary-general also welcomes the prime minister's statement that such practices are completely contrary to Iraqi government policy.

As with all individuals about whom statements may be made in the upcoming report, the secretary-general has been given the opportunity to respond by the Independent Inquiry Committee. As he has done previously, the secretary-general has exercised that right.

does not represent a policy decision to disengage from Iraq.

He therefore urges all registered voters not to miss this unique opportunity.

He also expresses concern about a marked increase in rocket attacks by Palestinian militants against Israeli targets.