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Kofi Annan

"National markets are held together by shared values and confidence in certain minimum standards. But in the new global market, people do not yet have that confidence."

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"National markets are held together by shared values and confidence in certain minimum standards. But in the new global market, people do not yet have that confidence."

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"Business, labor and civil society organizations have skills and resources that are vital in helping to build a more robust global community."
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"In the 21st century, I believe the mission of the United Nations will be defined by a new, more profound awareness of the sanctity and dignity of every human life, regardless of race or religion."
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"Above all else, we need a reaffirmation of political commitment at the highest levels to reducing the dangers that arise both from existing nuclear weapons and from further proliferation."
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"I urge the Iraqi leadership for sake of its own people... to seize this opportunity and thereby begin to end the isolation and suffering of the Iraqi people."
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"In the rush for justice it is important not to lose sight of principles the country holds dear."
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"If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom."
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