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" Mediation is one of the most effective tools of non-violence. It can turn parties away from conflict, towards compromise. "

Miroslav Lajcak

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" It's the right and also the responsibility of member states to express their views. And my role as the present of the General Assembly is not to comment on this. I'm here to protect and respect the rules. "

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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. was created for people. "

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" I'm certainly not a hard liner, that's clear. "

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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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" I have absolutely no doubts that the best for the U.K. is to stay in the European Union. "

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" Engagement is always better then disengagement. If we don't talk, somebody else will. "

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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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" 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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" People are afraid of what they don't know. "

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" We all have to acknowledge a simple fact: Africa is growing. "

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" The United Nations has an irreplaceable role in dealing with global issues. While other international bodies play important roles, the U.N. is the only truly global arena where we can achieve results for the global good. "

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" The U.K. should be treated with respect because it deserves respect. "

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" We need to address significant funding gaps when it comes to implementing the SDGs. "

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" The longer it takes to respond to a major development or crisis, the higher the chance of violence being seen as the only answer. "

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" The Commission is extremely important. The E.U. without the Commission would not be the European Union. "

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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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" As our world gets more interconnected, no one country or region can meet development challenges on its own. "

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" Indeed, it is a common goal to create a stronger United Nations able to meet the multitude of expectations placed upon it. To that end, I will facilitate a constructive, informed, and open interaction among Member States and with the Secretary-General. "

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" Coming from a smaller nation in Central Europe, I have learned pretty soon how important are agreed rules, cooperation, respect for partners and, most of all, willingness to listen and find common solutions. "

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" Sustaining Peace is happening. But it is the exception - not the norm. "

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" The E.U. should pay more attention to the plight of African nations hosting large numbers of refugees themselves - at times for decades. "

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" 'Peace' means rules respected by everyone - big or small, rich or poor - means cooperation. It means respect for human rights and dignity. "

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" U.N. employees, including senior leadership, should be selected based on merit and competence while continuing endeavors to achieve gender parity and geographical balance. "

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" What keeps me awake at night is the issue of relevance of the United Nations. "

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" We will continue our work on the Global Compact for safe, orderly, and regular migration. "

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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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" Membership of the E.U. is not about cherry picking. It brings a lot of advantages and, of course, it requires a lot of responsibilities. "

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" If we hand over a planet with an uncertain future, history will not forgive us. "

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