Firstly, economic globalisation has brought prosperity and development to many countries, but also financial crises to Asia, Latin America and Russia, and increasing poverty and marginalisation.

Globalisation has made us more vulnerable. It creates a world without borders, and makes us painfully aware of the limitations of our present instruments, and of politics, to meet its challenges.

Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must interact in order to reach the MDGs.

We urge President Bush to abstain from the National Missile Defense, just as we urge China, India and Pakistan to discontinue their nuclear arsenals.

Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.

The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security Council to uphold international peace and stability.

In a case like Iraq the UN has again shown what important role it plays as the guarantor for protecting international peace and stability in the global political structure.

Terrorism can never be accepted. We must fight it together, with methods that do not compromise our respect for the rule of law and human rights, or are used as an excuse for others to do so.

Regional exchange can be a source of growth and development, and of enhancing good governance.

The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development.

Poverty does not make people terrorists, but terrorists can exploit the frustration it creates and use it as a breeding-ground for violent ideas.

Your purpose lies where your passion, wisdom and gifts meet and complement each other.

No threatening the cat!" Mr. Snuggly said.

When she would walk, it was like rhythm. The guys' heads would bounce, but I wouldn't look because I was married.

With the offspring of genius, the law of parturition is reversed; the throes are in the conception, the pleasure in the birth.

Behind every good man, there's a good woman reminding you I knew you when you didn't have nothing.

Culture which smooth the whole world licks, Also unto the devil sticks.

I want to buy a house. I want to retire well. I want to have baby.

Everyone's life is a train wreck. Your life happens to be a high-class train wreck.

Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action.

No wreaths please - especially no hothouse flowers. Some common memento is better, something he prized and is known by: his old clothes - a few books perhaps.