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Quotable quotes from the UN General Assembly's special meeting in commemorating all victims of WWII

Xinhua, May 6, 2015 Adjust font size:

Following are the quotable quotes from the Special Solemn Meeting of the UN General Assembly in Commemoration of All Victims of the Second World War, which was held here Tuesday:

"While the Second World War brought about untold misery and suffering, it was also a time when the world witnessed extraordinary bravery. Through the collective, heroic efforts of countless men and women, victory was claimed over tyranny and evil. " -- Sam Kutesa, the president of the 69th session of the UN General Assembly.

"The United Nations is an organization born on the loss and suffering of millions of people, on their shared hope for a better future, a future in which human dignity and peace are the core values. That ideals and the spirit that inspired the creation of the United Nations are still far from being transformed into reality." -- Carmen Burlacu, the secretary of state for global affairs of Romania.

"Today, we are here to solemnly mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the defeat of Nazism. We are gathered to mourn all those men, women and children who, soldiers and civilians alike lost their lives as victims of the war." "Our aim today is to remember the innocent victims of this war, but also to recall the basic values that guided the creation of this organization." -- Thomas Mayr-Harting, the head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.

"The United Nations was created to put an end to the world where might makes right. We, every one of us, should ensure that the dark days of war and injustice, which followed, will never ever prevail again." -- Margus Kolga, the permanent representative of Estonia on behalf of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

"All countries that were impacted by the Second World War, suffered irreparable losses with grief inflicted in every family. Those scars and wounds persist today through the loss of millions of loved ones who are deeply mourned. The sacrifices of our men and women call for our highest tribute for them, inspiring future generations to go on the path of peace." -- Kairat Abdrakhmanov, the permanent representative of Kazakhstan to the United Nations.

"World War II was the most devastating and destructive global conflict in human history. The world witnessed horrific bloodshed and violence which lead to the mass death of millions of civilians and soldiers. We need to remember the victims. We also need to pay tribute to the millions of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice so that future generations may live a safer world." -- Bhagwant Bishnoi, the deputy permanent representative of India to the United Nations. Endite