Marie Okabe Quotations

He has nothing to do with this case.

He has decided to interrupt his vacation to take stock of progress towards the 2005 world summit, and to support the president of the General Assembly in his efforts to ensure a successful summit.

He has called for an end to that practice and for freedom for journalists to practice their profession.

He has spoken out strongly against the fact that when belligerents see freedom of expression as an enemy to their cause and the media as a tool for propaganda, journalists who attempt to report in a nonpartisan way face pressure, manipulation, intimidation or even elimination,

He is satisfied there will be continuity in the leadership of the enquiry.

repeatedly urged all actors in conflict situations around the world -- governments, local authorities and armed forces -- to protect the right of all citizens to reliable information and the right of journalists to provide it without fearing for their security.

The secretary-general warmly welcomes the adoption by the parliament of France of a levy on airline tickets issued locally that will benefit the health sector of developing countries.

The secretary-general underlines the need to avoid any unilateral action.

The secretary-general is worried by the unexpected announcement of the presidential decree concerning the national assembly.

The secretary-general expresses his deepest condolences to the government of Iraq and to the families of the bereaved.

The Secretary-General calls on all Liberians registered to vote to do so in a peaceful and orderly manner, just as they did during the first round on Oct. 11,

The secretary-general and the United Nations stand fully behind the millennium development goals, which are internationally accepted and which have the broad support of member states and civil society.

The secretary-general also welcomes the prime minister's statement that such practices are completely contrary to Iraqi government policy.

As with all individuals about whom statements may be made in the upcoming report, the secretary-general has been given the opportunity to respond by the Independent Inquiry Committee. As he has done previously, the secretary-general has exercised that right.

does not represent a policy decision to disengage from Iraq.

He therefore urges all registered voters not to miss this unique opportunity.

He also expresses concern about a marked increase in rocket attacks by Palestinian militants against Israeli targets.