Institutions Quote by Arthur Henderson

The sovereignty of states must be subordinated to international law and international institutions.

— George Soros

“This state of affairs, which bodes ill for the future, causes Us great distress and anguish. But We cherish this hope: that distrust and…

— Pope Paul VI

International institutions ought to be, as the national ones in democratic countries, established by the peoples and for the peoples

— Henri La Fontaine

The United Nations represents not a final stage in the development of world order, but only a primitive stage. Therefore its primary task is…

— John Foster Dulles

Facing dramatic global challenges, we need a global capacity to address them that reaffirms the importance of multilateralism and the importance of a rules-based…

— Antonio Guterres

A deal must include an equitable global governance structure. All countries must have a voice in how resources are deployed and managed.

— Ban Ki-moon

Global actions require local and national participation. International cooperation and action requires community perspectives and legitimacy if it is to be effective.

— Ian Goldin

I believe mutual respect for one another and cooperation should be the basis for relationships with foreign nations.

— Narendra Modi

What countries must do to join the World Trade Organization is precisely what they must do to become productive and democratic: accept the rule…

— Richard N. Haass

Nations, like individuals, interest us in their growth.

— Walter Savage Landor

The United Nations, and the way we approach collective security, must be adapted to changing circumstances. The United Nations is our prime instrument for…

— Goran Persson

The United Nations is the preeminent institution of multilateralism. It provides a forum where sovereign states can come together to share burdens, address common…

— Shashi Tharoor