But definitely, when a decision is taken, or when you are trying to oppose a decision, you are in a weaker position than the member states, because they know more about the situation than you. We gave information, but they… — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
We got involved in the Rwanda peace process for the simple reason that there was a decision which was taken by the Security Council, because the troops were in Uganda, and we decided to have a military presence. — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
We must rid the world of the scourge of these agents of death and destruction — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
It has long been recognized that an essential element in protecting human rights was a widespread knowledge among the population of what their rights… — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
The real problem was not the troops; the real problem was that only the United States had the infrastructure to do the transport of… — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
I believe it will take time to find a solution to the problem. Thus we must have patience. — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
While the broad principles of democracy are universal, the fact remains that their application varies considerably ... We are at the beginning of the… — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
Democracy is an objective. Democratization is a process. Democratization serves the cause of peace because it offers the possibility of justice and of progressive… — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
The problem is when you are writing something in retrospective, it needs a lot of courage not to change, or you will forget a… — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
So this is why I'm always say happy that somebody mentions Rwanda, because behind Rwanda, we have Africa. — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
But I believe that the DPKO at this time was very much involved with American administration and was acting, taking on consideration the demand… — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
When you have an accident, they will save their own people, and those who have worked with you or with the NGOs are left.… — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
There is a greater fatigue concerning the African problem today than five or 10 years ago. The situation now in Africa is worse today… — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
