Kofi Annan Turn Quotations

He in turn affirmed to me that they are interested in serious and constructive negotiation, but within a time frame.

Obviously some of the efforts are being made to improve the conditions of the Iraqi people and make sure that the sanctions do not harm them. But if Iraq were to turn off the taps, then we'll be in a very serious situation,

and why did so many turn the other way?

We must now turn to the next stages in the reform process,

Any solution to the conflict must allow these unfortunate people to return voluntarily to their homes in full security and dignity,

They are concerned about the Iraqi population and civilian casualties. They are also anxious that assistance should get to the cities and to the people as soon as possible. But of course, they are worried as to how all this is going to turn out, which nobody really knows.

Now we turn to a new task: to implement what has been agreed, and keep working to bridge differences that remain,

It is vital that we turn this situation around and ensure that developing countries receive the financial resources they need,