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...of collective global action exercised through the United Nations. But terrorism is not the only global threat: the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, civil conflicts, extreme poverty, income disparity, the spread of infectious diseases, climate change, and environmental degradation are all seen as threats that must be dealt with by collective action. But the UN itself must be urgently reformed and strengthened to meet these challenges. Speech to the United Nations General Assembly, New York, September 23, 2003.
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The last 12 months have been very painful for those of us who believe in collective answers to our common problems and challenges.
In many countries, terrorism has once again brought death and suffering to innocent people.
In the Middle East, and in certain parts of Africa, violence has continued to escalate.
In the Korean peninsula, and elsewhere, the threat of nuclear proliferation casts an ominous shadow across the landscape.
And barely one month ago, in Baghdad, the United Nations itself suffered brutal and deliberate assault, in which the international community lost some of its most talented servants. Yesterday, it was attacked again. Another major disaster was averted only by the prompt action of the Iraqi police, one of whom paid with his life.
I extend my most sincere condolences to the family of that brave policeman. And my thoughts go also to the 19 injured, including two Iraqi UN staff members. I wish them all a rapid recovery, Indeed, we should pray for all those who have lost their lives or been injured in this war--innocent civilians and soldiers alike. In that context, I deplore--as I am sure you all...
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