Kofi Annan

and measures that ought to be taken to ensure what has happened this year does not happen in the future.

I think he's made many friends who I hope will all stay in touch with him, ... I wish him every success in his future endeavors.

I suspect, whatever happens in the future, that kind of consultation will take place.

I think there are lessons for all of us to learn, ... We already have proposals for reforms that will ensure that in future we are better equipped to handle this sort of program.

If I give the impression we are a world government, we'll get even more critics and our critics will be emboldened,

If member states are going to get a meaningful outcome, there will need to be more give and take.

I would expect the world, those with capacity, to give generously and give willingly, and I'm not just speaking to the governments but also to the private sector and individuals who can contribute,

When it comes to Iraq, on this issue, no one is entirely covered in glory,

President Chirac has shown real leadership in efforts to find innovative sources of financing to help the world achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

The best peacekeeper is a well-trained soldier, and we would have liked to see some of the governments with capacity, with good armies and well-trained soldiers to participate,

I don't think that the United States government rushes to judgment until all the facts are in.

I came to see myself, to talk to the government, to see what we can do together to improve the situation not only in the short-term, but also in the long-term,

The promptness with which the government of Turkey has mobilized initial humanitarian aid has helped to mitigate the initial level of suffering,

The government of Syria has informed me that the smuggling of arms and people across the Syrian-Lebanese border does indeed take place, albeit in both directions,

The swings of international assistance from government to nongovernmental organizations and back, according to the legitimacy of the government of the day, have disrupted long-term development in the past,

It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity.

any attempt to harm him or other leaders is counterproductive.

It is essential that we remain alert to this hazard to avoid an increase in skin cancers, cataracts and other health threats,

History will judge them harshly and their people will not absolve them, if they fail.

Guatemala is going through the most promising period of its recent history,

I hope we can count on sustained international support. A stable Afghanistan ... is in the interest of all its neighbors.

We need to keep hope alive and strive to do better.

I hope that the day will soon come when Resolution 425 is fully implemented, ... The question is, how do you go about this ... Facts have been created on the ground. How could those facts impact on the implementation

We've shared with them where we stand, what we hope to do next and explained to them the state of play,

Asked by a reporter if he considered himself the last hope before a war, ... I have been described in those terms and I don't think that is misplaced.