Approved Quote by Dick Thornburgh
“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 of the United Nations.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1995 congressional testimony on UN reforms, discussing status resolution
The quote stresses that personal UN experience clarifies the need for a permanent status resolution, highlighting practical insight.
In simple terms: UN experience shows need for clear status resolution.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for clear UN status policies.
Themes
international law
policy
UN reform
leadership
experience
Mood
formal
strategic
Type
political
informative
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- negotiations
- consultations
- advocacy meetings
Key Concepts
institutional stability
diplomacy
governance
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles impede UN status resolutions?
- How can personal experience shape policy?
A Different Perspective
Political opposition may stall reforms.
