Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.

Globalisation has made us more vulnerable. It creates a world without borders, and makes us painfully aware of the limitations of our present instruments, and of politics, to meet its challenges.

Firstly, economic globalisation has brought prosperity and development to many countries, but also financial crises to Asia, Latin America and Russia, and increasing poverty and marginalisation.

Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must interact in order to reach the MDGs.

We urge President Bush to abstain from the National Missile Defense, just as we urge China, India and Pakistan to discontinue their nuclear arsenals.

The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security Council to uphold international peace and stability.

In a case like Iraq the UN has again shown what important role it plays as the guarantor for protecting international peace and stability in the global political structure.

Terrorism can never be accepted. We must fight it together, with methods that do not compromise our respect for the rule of law and human rights, or are used as an excuse for others to do so.

Regional exchange can be a source of growth and development, and of enhancing good governance.

The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development.

Poverty does not make people terrorists, but terrorists can exploit the frustration it creates and use it as a breeding-ground for violent ideas.

The snow began to fall again, drifting against the windows, politely begging entrance and then falling withdisappointment to the ground

some time a big event could not make you happy, but some time a small gift can change the geography of your face.

The life of Jesus suggests that to be like Abba is to show compassion.

Most people don't bother about their friends in the vegetable kingdom.

I promised to keep on going but maybe keep on going means coming back first.

Obviously, the answer to oil spills is to paper-train the tankers.

I'm very competitive. I just go with what engages or fascinates me in my work and that's it. I have no definition; I just love to do it.

All my fears and cares are of this world; if there is another, an honest man has nothing to fear from it.

The chances we take, knowing no better than to fall or to stand back and hold ourselves in... protecting our hearts with the tightest of grips.

An infallible method of making fanatics is to persuade before you instruct.