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" If we want the next generation to be born into a better world, we only have one option. And that is strong multilateralism, with the U.N. System at its core. "
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" I'm a career diplomat. I spent 30 years as a diplomat, out of which seven years as foreign minister. I've always believed in the United Nations as a centre of multilateralism and multilateral diplomacy. "
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" Human rights represent absolute and universal values. They should be protected by all means we have at our disposal. "
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" Climate change is not a theoretical question for the people of the Caribbean. "
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" I want to use but not misuse my position as President of the General Assembly. "
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" Our people have not been exposed to Muslims, and they are frightened. It's a new phenomenon for them... Hundreds of Muslims mean nothing in Belgium or London, but it does mean something in Slovakia. "
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" My own country, Slovakia, has been there for South Sudan and its people. We made South Sudan a priority country of our official development assistance and humanitarian aid. "
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" If there is one thing we need to avoid, it is competition between E.U. institutions. "
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" The U.N. must have adequate resources and the right capabilities to fully engage in global peacekeeping. "
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" The U.N. was created for people. "
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" We cannot prevent hurricanes or earthquakes, floods or volcanic eruptions. But we can ensure that both people and communities are better prepared and more resilient. "
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" We need to address issues our people think about and talk about. Because there is a feeling that Europe elites are addressing different issues. Not the ones that people care about. "
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" The General Assembly is a unique organ. It's the most representative organ of the United Nations, where all 193 Member States are present. Each has one vote regardless of its size, power, or wealth. That gives the body a huge authority. "
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" The U.N. has brought peace and order to many places around the world. However, terrorism, violent extremism, violations of human rights, natural disasters caused by climate change - they all threaten the lives of people today. Add migration, insufficient health care, lack of education, and the picture gets even bleaker. "
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" I do believe we can do more to bring the U.N. closer to the world's citizen and make a real difference in their lives. "
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