Kofi Annan Believe Quotations

We support an all-inclusive process and we had hoped that this electoral process ... would pull the Iraqis together, ... It has not worked as we had hoped, but we still urge the parties to work together and I believe the reversal by the parliament of the decision last night would help the process.

I do not understand these Ivorian leaders, these men who believe they are capable of leading a country, who are seeking to become president of a country they are in the process of destroying.

I do not believe that the situation which exists between and within nations where we have extreme wealth and extreme poverty side by side can be sustained in the long term without our attempting to do something about it,

let us be frank with each other, and the peoples of the United Nations. We have not yet achieved the sweeping and fundamental reform that I, and many others, believe is required. Sharp differences, some of them substantive and legitimate, have played their part in preventing that.

We also believe that we may be able to share our experience in dealing with major crises around the world, ... So I would urge all countries and any group that can help to assist.

Libya has also agreed to a trial in a third country and believes that it ought to be possible to find answers to all other outstanding issues relating to this matter,

I believe they will need to go in with heavier equipment, not necessarily to do battle, but sometimes you need to show force in order not to use it, ... You have to have a credible presence so that they don't even dare to challenge you.

I believe we should be seen as taking concrete steps to achieve the objective of two states living side by side in peace and security in three years' time,

Globalization is a fact of life. But I believe we have underestimated its fragility.

The United Nations believes that acceptance of these principles will help the Palestinian people achieve their legitimate goal of an end to occupation and the creation of an independent and viable state, living in peace and security with its neighbors.

What's needed now is not more declarations or promises, but action, ... I believe my report provides a clear program of action.

I personally believe, as I think a lot of security Council members believe with 100% certainty, that Iraq being fully disarmed is never going to be possible. At the end of the day the Security Council must decide whether Iraq is disarmed to the exten

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.

We have not yet achieved the sweeping and fundamental reform that I and many others believe is required.

There are some who believe that threats propelled them to demand the talks, but I really do not know, ... I know that regional leaders would want to see this issue settled peacefully, and they are all looking forward to a positive outcome.

I will speak plainly if I believe you are falling behind, ... And I have no doubt that global public opinion will keep a close eye on our progress.

I believe it is time for us to work together to try to stabilize Iraq, ... Our decisions should be unified rather than divisive, and I think we would not characterize the decision taken yesterday as unified.