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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. "
Miroslav Lajcak
Violence
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" The negotiations on the future of the U.K. and the E.U. must be led... in the interest of our citizens. "
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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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" We must recognize that Small Island Developing States are particularly vulnerable to climate change, natural disasters, and external shocks. "
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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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" I have absolutely no doubts that the best for the U.K. is to stay in the European Union. "
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" We will continue our work on the Global Compact for safe, orderly, and regular migration. "
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" Everyone who has ever asked for asylum in Slovakia was granted asylum if that person met the conditions. There was never any discrimination based on religion. "
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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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" People are saying that the next war will be about water. Let's make sure there will be no next war, and let's make sure that we treat water the way it deserves. "
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" We all have to acknowledge a simple fact: Africa is growing. "
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" The United Nations is here to provide global guidance and also to help with global frameworks and to set the policies right. But then, it's the member states who have to implement those policies. "
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" If we hand over a planet with an uncertain future, history will not forgive us. "
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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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" The U.K. should be treated with respect because it deserves respect. "
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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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" As our world gets more interconnected, no one country or region can meet development challenges on its own. "
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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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" 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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" Real political will for change is achieved when the risks associated with the necessary political and structural changes are articulated at the planning stages, the key stakeholders acknowledge and accept those changes, and all stakeholders participate in the relevant processes. "
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" The United Nations should serve as a forum to address our common challenges. And it must also be a space to generate solutions for mutual benefit. This is the very essence of what the United Nations is about. We must position the multilateral system to better serve our people and deliver on their aspirations. "
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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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" 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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" I wish to pay attention to what we can do better to prevent conflict. Because by avoiding conflict, we save human lives, and we also save money. "
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" I'm certainly not a hard liner, that's clear. "
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" When my country was born, many people were sceptical about the chances for us to exist, let alone prosper. "
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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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" If there is one thing we need to avoid, it is competition between E.U. institutions. "
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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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" 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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