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Discussion is just a tool. You have to aim; the final goal must be a decision.
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When the problems in Northern Ireland started, it was not a question of Protestantism or Catholicism, because the Catholic church was the only church at that time-it was a nationalist conflict.
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Without rebuilding the confidence between parties, you will never succeed.
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I recently reread an article of mine written in 1964, and I think it is still valid. There is not much difference. Many of the items on the agenda 37 years ago are still there.
Harri Holkeri
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If there is something I would like to do as President of the General Assembly, it is to place more emphasis on the issue of education, which enables a better life for women.
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I really do hope that the Millennium Summit gives new impetus to the work of the United Nations.
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Men and women have roles - their roles are different, but their rights are equal.
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I think I can regard myself as a political decision-maker.
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I think we have grave problems. I am very much concerned about environmental questions, even though in Finnish society, we are not facing the most urgent problems.
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I do not want to speak about overpopulation or birth control, but I think education is the way to give new impetus to the poverty question.
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In Finland we have equal political rights for women and men. We do not regard ourselves according to sex.
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If we go back in the history of different nations, violence and the use of force are part of their heritage. These are the traditions of mankind.
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We have the tools, but we have to learn how to use them. That is my political philosophy.
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In international or national crises, there are always questions of lack of confidence. You have to change the minds of the people in order to get results.
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