Secretary General Quotes

21 Secretary General quotes by 15 unique authors

Ever since I became NATO Secretary General, I have emphasised the need for enhanced political dialogue among the Allies. And I am glad that, over… — Unknown Author
Sadly, a U.S. invasion of Iraq 'would threaten the whole stability of the Middle East' - or so Amr Moussa, secretary-general of the Arab League,… — Mark Steyn
Major international interventions are doomed unless the US is directly or indirectly involved. But if American politicians, officials and servicemen are to be put at… — Margaret Thatcher
If the U.N. secretary-general withdraws the inspectors from Baghdad ... this means that the secretary-general has abandoned its own responsibility in maintaining peace and security… — Naji Sabri
The need for a permanent status resolution approved by Congress is made even more clear to me because of my experience as a former Under-Secretary-General… — Dick Thornburgh
It was just one year ago that the world saw this new, invigorated United Nations in action as this Council stood fast against aggression and… — George H. W. Bush
I was with the U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali on the day that Srebrenica fell, which happened to be a huge historical turning point in the… — Michael Ignatieff
To understand my feelings — and my conception of the role of Secretary General — the nature of my religious and cultural background must first… — U Thant
Comrade Stalin, having become Secretary-General, has unlimited authority concentrated in his hands, and I am not sure whether he will always be capable of using… — Vladimir Lenin
Wow, bad news. Mr. Obama now hates Israel because the Israelis want to build 1,600 apartments in their own capital city, Jerusalem. Russia hates Israel,… — Ben Stein
I was with Ted Turner when he came to see Kofi Annan - the Secretary-General of the UN - to announce his decision to put… — Maurice Strong
Kofi Annan was the U.N. Under-Secretary General for peacekeeping operations. He had the responsibilities in regards to the mounting and operation of peacekeeping missions around… — Romeo Dallaire
I grew up in war and saw the United Nations help my country to recover and rebuild. That experience was a big part of what… — Ban Ki-moon
I was profoundly moved to be the first United Nations Secretary-General to attend the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima. I also visited Nagasaki. Sadly, we… — Ban Ki-moon
I take very seriously my responsibility as Secretary-General to make sure that the United Nations is doing everything it can to uphold the universal prohibition… — Ban Ki-moon
From the beginning of my time as Secretary-General, I have sought to advance a practical, action-oriented vision of the U.N. as the voice of the… — Ban Ki-moon
Since I became Secretary-General, five years ago, I have seen youth participate at the United Nations as never before. — Ban Ki-moon
One of the main lessons I have learned during my five years as Secretary-General is that broad partnerships are the key to solving broad challenges.… — Ban Ki-moon
One of the main lessons I have learned the last five years as Secretary-General is that the United Nations cannot function properly without the support… — Ban Ki-moon
I fully support U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in his Global Education First Initiative and the work of U.N. Special Envoy for Global Education Gordon… — Malala Yousafzai
We can no longer stand for the Security Council passing resolutions and then in effect heaving alongside and taking a vacation. We cannot leave it… — Alex Morrison

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