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Quotable quotes from General Debate of UN General Assembly on Sept. 20

Xinhua, September 21, 2016 Adjust font size:

Following are quotable quotes from the speakers at the General Debate of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly on Sept. 20:

"Yet after ten years in office, I am more convinced than ever that we have the power to end war, poverty and persecution. We have the means to prevent conflict. We have the potential to close the gap between rich and poor, and to make rights real in people's lives." -- Ban Ki-moon, the secretary-general of the United Nations.

"Week after week, innocent people are falling victim to despicable acts of violent extremists. The gap between rich and poor; between women and men; and between developing countries and advanced economies, remains stubbornly high." -- Peter Thomson, the president of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly.

"Today's world is marked by uncertainty and instability. The international system is experiencing a deficit of order. Reality evolved faster than our collective capacity to deal with it. From regional conflicts to violent fundamentalism, we confront threats, both old and new, that we failed to contain. Faced with the tragedy of refugees or the resurgence of terrorism, we cannot avoid a sense of perplexity." -- Michel Temer, the president of Brazil.

"The (2030) Agenda and the (Paris) Agreement are evidence of environmental commonsense. They are the most excellent examples of the sort of collective action most likely to ensure a sustainable future and a safe planet. They are harbingers of hope for everyone, everywhere and forever." -- David Granger, the president of Guyana.

"The world has become smaller due to globalization and modern communication technologies. The problems our world faces have become more global and intertwined. Yet our social instincts have often remain local, and our sense of responsibility is often limited by our national borders." -- Andrej Kiska, the president of Slovak. Enditem