"In Finland we have equal political rights for women and men. We do not regard ourselves according to sex."

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"In Finland we have equal political rights for women and men. We do not regard ourselves according to sex."

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"That is where consensus-building begins-with the idea that you have your own truth, but that the negotiator on the other side of the table has his own truth as well."

Truth

"In Finland we have equal political rights for women and men. We do not regard ourselves according to sex."

Woman

"There are big issues, like the reform of the Security Council. These kinds of questions are something the President of the General Assembly must keep his eye on."

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"I think we have grave problems. I am very much concerned about environmental questions, even though in Finnish society, we are not facing the most urgent problems."

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"I really do hope that the Millennium Summit gives new impetus to the work of the United Nations."

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"Discussion is just a tool. You have to aim; the final goal must be a decision."

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