Consensus Quote by Jose Maria Aznar

The United Nations' founders understood that decisions affecting war and peace should happen only by consensus, and with America's consent, the veto by Security…

— Vladimir Putin

One of the problems with the Security Council is that there are vetoes, and they do not allow us to do what might be…

— Antonio Guterres

There has been talk of lack of consensus, but we all know that this is the veto of foreign powers, the intolerable situation in…

— Rafael Correa

The abuse of the veto power has become so predictable that frequently resolutions are not even tabled because of the certainty of a veto…

— Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

We need a reform of the Security Council. It must be perceived as truly representative by all the 191 member states, to uphold the…

— Anna Lindh

The [UN Security Council] P5 ought to be dissuaded from using their veto power, which can paralyze the United Nations. The country blocking action…

— Kofi Annan

But I would say if the Security Council is only relevant if it agrees with the United States, then we have come a long…

— Hans Blix

We've talked to the Europeans about it. It's clear if those negotiations fail, then we are agreed with the Europeans that the next step…

— Stephen Hadley

I thought that the United Nations is a creature of the five super-powers who were given veto powers. I don't like veto powers at…

— Mahathir Mohamad

In order for the U.N. to be effective, there must be consequences if people thumb their nose at the United Nations Security Council. And…

— George W. Bush

We really don't need the United Nations approval to act. When it comes to our security, we do not need anyones permission.

— George W. Bush