The states are too high to continue down a dangerous path of diplomatic brinkmanship,
It is a problem that is solvable, ... They (Iraq) had a chance to do it and missed it. But I hope that they are serious about solving it through diplomatic means, that they will make the right gestures.
I didn't have to urge him, because we all agree on that -- that preferably we should go the diplomatic route.
stress the desirability of a peaceful and diplomatic solution, but events on the ground may be running away from us.
Lots of consultations are going on in various capitals. And everyone concerned, including the Americans, have made it clear they would prefer a diplomatic solution, ... Let us give it time. Let us see what happens.
Some governments have made it clear that next time around there may not even be time for diplomatic appeals,
I came to listen and explore ways and means of intensifying the diplomatic efforts and try to achieve the objectives that have been set,
exercised through patient diplomatic persuasion and coalition-building. We all need to understand that the United Nations is not a separate or alien entity, seeking to impose its agenda on others. The United Nations is us; it is you and me.