For the first time in history, we can track the evolution of a pandemic in real-time... Influenza viruses are notorious for their rapid mutation and unpredictable behaviour.

Influenza pandemics must be taken seriously precisely because of their capacity to spread rapidly to every country in the world.

All countries should immediately now activate their pandemic preparedness plans. Countries should remain on high alert for unusual outbreaks of influenza-like illness and severe pneumonia.

The international community should treat this as a window of opportunity to ramp up preparedness and response.

Pandemic influenza is by nature an international issue; it requires an international solution.

The unique nature about the influenza virus is its great potential for changes, for mutation.

HIV AIDS is a disease with stigma. And we have learned with experience, not just with HIV AIDS but with other diseases, countries for many reasons are sometimes hesitant to admit they have a problem.

Health system development is a key to effective detection, response, and control of any outbreak.

I have a reputation for being a straight-talker.

Tobacco is the only industry that produces products to make huge profits and at the same time damage the health and kill their consumers.

For a pandemic of moderate severity, this is one of our greatest challenges: helping people to understand when they do not need to worry, and when they do need to seek urgent care.

IF YOU WANT TO CREATE A CHANGE, you must challenge not only the models of Unreality, but the paradigms that underwrite them.

I believe in the gods. Or rather I believe that I believe in the gods. But I don't believe that they are great brooding presences watching over us I believe they are completely absent-minded.

Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.

We know how God would act if he were in our place - he has been in our place.

Rose: But now you know there was a man named Jack Dawson and that he saved me... in every way that a person can be saved

Divine love is a sacred flower, which in its early bud is happiness, and in its full bloom is heaven.

There's a great adage that says we sing because what we have to express can't be spoken, just using words.

As the ancient commander addressed his soldiers before battle, so should the moralist speak to men in the struggle of the era.

I'm mad, you know? I don't think of retiring at all.

Worship is not something we "work up," it is something that "comes down" to us, from the character of God.